Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant - Chichester - Temporary ContractAre you looking for the next step in your teaching or therapy career?A lovely primary school in Chichester is looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant to support a child on a 1 to 1 basis.

This role would be ideal for someone with the passion of working with young people or perhaps with an interest of getting into teaching.

The key benefits of working as a 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!
• The opportunity to move into a permanent position after a term of service
• Free school meal (in exchange for some lunch time duties)
• A competitive rate of pay which is dependant on the hours and your level of experience

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a Primary Teaching Assistant?

• 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 genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
• 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

Academics is an agency working on behalf to this particular school. Apply to the position today to have a consultant call you back about the role.