Teaching Assistant – Full-time – East Grinstead area, West Sussex, UK.
Are you a TA or looking to become a TA that is committed to improving the learning development & lives of young people with social, emotional & mental health needs?
Your work will be rewarding and you will be working in a school where a strong safeguarding culture is maintained, where pupils are listened to!
The school caters for secondary pupils with challenging behaviour, using excellent strategies and methods for de-escalation.
The Role:
- To assist the Class Teacher or Subject Teacher in the teaching and learning in the classroom.
- Whilst previous experience of working in a TA role would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important. We need people who share the vision to build incredible futures by empowering young people.
- Confidence – resilience is key in this challenging but rewarding role with behaviour.
Key info:
- Teaching Assistant
- Full-time
- Core hours: 0845 – 1600 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 0845 – 1630 Wednesday and 0845 – 1530 on Friday.
- £85 per day
- Long-term, term time only. Temp to Perm (12 weeks probation)
- Due to the beautiful but rural location of the school, applicants are advised that they would need access to a vehicle to reach the school.
Responsibilities:
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into
contact.
• If designated to a particular child, work mainly with that child and liaise with the teacher as to what work or play the child should do.
• In liaison with the teacher, assist any child he/she sees as needing help at any time.
• Be general support for behaviour Management.
• Assist the teacher in classroom tasks, including keeping the classroom clean and in good order.
• With the teacher’s direction, accompany any child who leaves the classroom.
• Advise staff if a student is out of class.
• Assist the students before school, during breaks and at lunchtime.
• The Teaching Assistant will make themselves familiar with all school policies, rules, health & safety and legal requirements and will work in accordance with them.
• Assist with the preparation and upkeep of paperwork for lessons.
• Be available to take students to a local college or off-site activity, driving the school van or own car if necessary.
Pink Tile Education are specialists in teaching opportunities across Sussex. Currently, we are recruiting for a wonderful, forward-thinking and ambitious school near East Grinstead who are seeking a TA to join their team. This opportunity with involve working closely with pupils to support their development. The school has a highly effective senior leadership team and is able to demonstrate outstanding teaching and learning. This role will provide you with a platform to further your professional development.
Are you:
- Passionate about inspiring young people to develop and grow?
- Creative, dedicated and willing to work as part of a high-performing team?
- Seeking a rewarding role working with SEN pupils in KS3 & KS4?
Teaching Assistant – Full-time – East Grinstead area, West Sussex, UK.
Pink Tile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service. A safeguarding certificate will also need to be obtained via an online course prior to the first placement.
Please apply today to find out more!
