Teaching Assistant in Crawley)

Academics; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated primary school in Crawley is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities into care or teaching, along with extensive training in behaviour management and other essential skills. Applicants must have GCSE Maths and English grades A*-C and will undergo a DBS check. The position is term-time only, providing ample holiday time.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Training in behaviour management and communication

Term-time only employment with lots of holiday

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work with children with special education needs.
• DBS check required and can be supported.
• Must not be barred from working with children.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Ensure equipment is safe for children's use.
• Prepare activities and tidy up afterwards.
• Develop understanding with a child for optimal learning.
• Report safeguarding concerns accurately.

Skills

Working with children

Communication

Proactivity

Compassion

Behaviour management

Education

GCSE Maths and English grades A*-C (or equivalent)

Job description

A lovely 2 form primary school in Crawley is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant!

If you love working with children and perhaps have ambitions of getting into teaching, this is the perfect role for you.

Key benefits of the role of Teaching Assistant

• Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
• Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
• Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
• Permanent employment opportunities available

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a Teaching Assistant?

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
• Preparation of activities and tidying away after
• Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of you as a Teaching Assistant?

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
• A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro‑active rather than always waiting for direction
• You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
• You must not be barred from working with children
• You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Please apply now for further information about the role of Teaching Assistant.