Teaching Support Assistant (Early Years)

Master Class Education; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruiting firm in Littlehampton is seeking a kind and engaging Teaching Support Assistant to support children in a mainstream primary school. The role involves working alongside teachers to nurture children's development in a safe and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates must have experience with children with additional needs and be committed to providing a supportive educational experience. Benefits include weekly pay, a holiday scheme, and access to professional development training.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

Fantastic holiday scheme

Access to CPD recognised training

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children, especially those with additional needs.
• Ability to provide personal care if needed.
• Commitment to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development across all areas.
• Work with groups or individuals to support lessons.
• Ensure a safe environment for children.

Skills

Experience with children with additional needs

Positive behaviour management

Building positive relationships

Job description

Overview

Are you inspiring, engaging and have a kind nature? Do you have experience working with children who have additional needs and looking for a new challenge?

At Masterclass, we have been tasked with recruiting for a Teaching Support Assistant for a wonderful mainstream primary school in Littlehampton. They provide a happy and safe environment where the children can thrive in their education, with an amazing outdoor area to expand learning outside the classroom and a forest for exploring new environments while receiving a high-quality education during their primary years.

The school are looking for someone to work and support in early years. You would be supporting the children in formal lessons with the support of the class teacher. You will be fully immersed into the life of the school and encouraged to be proactive in your role alongside your colleagues.

Responsibilities

• To support the children's development across all areas of their development
• Support and encourage positive behaviour management
• Work with groups of children or individuals (1-1) to support the class teacher in specific lessons
• Ensure a safe and secure environment enabling children to feel relaxed and happy
• To establish positive relationships with the children and staff within the school
• To be committed to inclusive practice and making sure every child has the chance to be the best they can be
• To be able to provide personal care if needed

CPD and Training

Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all our candidates.

Benefits

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• A fantastic holiday scheme
• Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
• MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments. (CPD recognised)
• Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances

About Masterclass

Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale. Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short and long term contracts. Masterclass are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.