Teaching Assistant - Path to Teaching & Care Careers

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 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.