Primary Teaching Assistant - East Grinstead - Temproary Contract
A mainstream primary school in East Grinstead is welcoming applications for their Primary Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity with a brilliantly well-run establishment, with lots of experienced staff to learn from.
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children of East Grinstead who require additional support with reading/writing and breaking down tasks to make them more manageable.
Key benefits of the role of Primary 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
* Secured work 5 days per week
What can a Primary Teaching Assistant expect to do on a daily basis?
* 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 a Primary Teaching Assistant?
* 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
If this is the East Grinstead-based Primary Teaching Assistant position for you, apply today!
Academics is an agency working on behalf of primary schools in East Grinstead