Teaching Assistant. Job in Crawley Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Crawley is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support teachers and help children with special educational needs. The role offers excellent career progression into care or teaching, with training in behavior management and communication strategies. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe learning environment, preparing activities, and addressing safeguarding concerns. A caring nature and GCSE grades A-C in Maths and English are essential. This position is term-time only, allowing for lots of holidays.

Benefits

Excellent for career progression

Training in behaviour management

Term-time only employment

Permanent employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work with children with special education needs.
• Caring, compassionate, and resilient nature.
• 'Can-do' attitude with proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Ensure safety of equipment and facilities for children.
• Prepare activities and tidy up afterward.
• Develop understanding with children to maintain an optimal learning environment.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Working with children

Behaviour management

Communication strategies

Safeguarding knowledge

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.