Primary Teaching Assistant

Position: Full-Time Year 2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Chichester Area
Hours: 5 days per week
Start Date: Immediate

Are you looking to work with children at a key developmental age? We are working with a school who are seeking a dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team in Year 5. Their close-knit, community-focused primary school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that values the development and well-being of every child. They pride ourselves on our inclusive approach and our dedication to fostering a positive and enriching learning experience where every child can thrive.

As a Year 5 Teaching Assistant, you will provide vital support to both the teacher and students, helping to create a positive learning environment and work to manage challenging behaviour in the classroom. You will be involved in various classroom activities, working one-on-one, leading small groups in pre-set work, and assisting with both academic and personal development tasks, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom support to the teacher, ensuring that lessons run smoothly.
• Implement behaviour management strategies effectively to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Work with individual students and small groups to provide targeted academic support.
• Assist in preparing resources and materials for lessons.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Support the social and emotional development of students.
• Supervise students during break times and on school trips.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, preferably in a Key Stage 2 setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills and experience in handling challenging situations.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive, patient, and adaptable approach to work.
• Basic understanding of the primary school curriculum.
• A current DBS that is on the update service or are willing to obtain one.

If this opportunity excites you, apply now, or reach out to Jamie at (url removed) .

Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

- Provide details for us to complete reference checks prior to employment.

- Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of"Best Fit, Every Time"and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.