Job Description:

Primary Teaching Assistant - Horsham - Temproary Contract

A mainstream primary school in Horsham are 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 Horsham 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 Horsham-based Primary Teaching Assistant position for you, apply today!

Academics is an agency working on behalf of primary schools in Horsham

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.