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Primary Teaching Assistant - Chichester - Temporary Contract
Are 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.
