Teaching Assistant (TA)

Randstad Education; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider located in Littlehampton is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a full-time role supporting children aged 7 with severe and complex needs. This opportunity includes fully funded training to progress to a HLTA and SEN trainee Teacher. Candidates should have a passion for education and ideally possess relevant teaching or care assistant experience, along with GCSE Maths and English.

Benefits

On-site parking available

Supportive senior leadership team

Exceptional training and qualifications

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 7 with severe and complex needs including Autism, ASD, and SEMH.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group, and whole class basis.

Skills

Relevant teaching or care assistant experience

SEN experience

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Is a job that embraces the outdoors, creativity and interactive learning top of your wish list?

Do you seek a role in education where you can progress in your career and want to work in a school that can support and encourage your development with fully funded training and qualifications?

Are you looking to work in an inviting, bright and modern specialist school that welcomes all with open arms?

If you answered yes then we have the school, team and job for you!

This specialist school is a magnificent OFSTED "Outstanding" school. The school is currently seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support in their setting. This role is needed on a Full time basis (5 days a week) and is a term time only role (8:45-4:45pm). This role will be to start ASAP and is a fabulous opportunity for a committed, nurturing and empathetic individual.

Applicants will be responsible for helping Children from the age of 7 years with severe and complex needs including but not limited to Autism, ASD and SEMH needs. This school is a hugely popular setting and is dedicated to offering a practical, accessible and thought provoking curriculum for all the pupils. Each child receives a 1:1 education that is catered to their needs and goals.

As a teaching assistant your development will be a priority fo the setting you will be given the skills (and qualifications) to become a HLTA and then SEN trainee Teacher in the future. All training and qualifications are fully funded. The school boasts brilliant grounds and exceptional facilities. The school is recognised for its safe and welcoming ethos and is proud of its long standing senior leadership and committed team.

Benefits

• On site parking available
• Accessible Public transport links
• Permanent role
• Supportive senior leadership team- open door policy
• Modern resources and equipment including interactive whiteboards and ipads
• Exceptional Training
• Brilliant career progression opportunities

Requirements

• Relevant teaching or care assistant experience (desirable)
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• SEN experience (desirable)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis

If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to apply now! Call Bryony on 01293 527416 if you have any questions regarding this role.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.