Description

Primary Teaching Assistant

This role is ideal if you have career aspirations in the field of teaching or if you simply love working with children and enjoy watching them grow to their full potential.

A committed and passionate school for children aged 3-11 in Heathfield, are seeking for a Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team. Theu want every support staff to ennsure that every child is successful, confident and is inspired to learn. They aim to equip all students with all the skills and ambition they need to continue on their future learning journey.

Benefits of working as a Primary Teaching Assistant:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunities for career development
  • Competitive salary
  • Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid

Responsibilities of a Primary Teaching Assistant include:

  • Work alongside teachers 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

Requirements of a Primary Teaching Assistant include:

  • A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
  • A genuine desire to work with children
  • A ‘can-do’ attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction