Primary Teaching Assistant - East Grinstead - Temproary Contract

A mainstream primary school in East Grinstead is 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 East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead-based Primary Teaching Assistant position for you, apply today!

Academics is an agency working on behalf of primary schools in East Grinstead