Teaching Assistant — Inspire Learning & Support

Teaching Vacancies; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Wellbeing

Employee Discounts

Other

Job summary

OHCAT is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team, working closely with pupils and teaching staff to foster a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment. The role involves supporting learners, implementing behavioural strategies, and monitoring progress to assist teachers and the wider staff.

The school emphasises safeguarding and offers a range of benefits and schemes to support staff wellbeing and development. A positive, proactive attitude and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Understanding of or interest in supporting pupils with SEMH needs and additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• A positive and proactive attitude with a commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to support their learning, development and engagement.
• Assist in implementing behaviour strategies that support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Help create and maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment.
• Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and wider staff team.

Job description

OHCAT is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team, working closely with pupils and teaching staff to foster a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment. The role involves supporting learners, implementing behavioural strategies, and monitoring progress to assist teachers and the wider staff.

The school emphasises safeguarding and offers a range of benefits and schemes to support staff wellbeing and development. A positive, proactive attitude and teamwork are essential.