At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with reading/writing and assist teachers in creating a positive learning environment.
- Company: Well-run secondary school in Crawley with experienced staff.
- Benefits: Career progression, training opportunities, term-time only, and permanent roles available.
- Other info: Secure work 5 days a week with support for DBS checks.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: GCSEs A*-C in Maths and English; caring attitude and resilience required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
A mainstream secondary school in Crawley are welcoming applications for their Secondary Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity with a brilliantly well-run establishment, with lots of experienced staff to learn from.
As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children who require additional support with reading/writing and breaking down tasks to make them more manageable as well as some pastoral and behavioural duties.
Key benefits of the role of Secondary 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 you expect to do on a daily basis as a secondary 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 you?
- 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
- You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
If this is the Crawley based Secondary Teaching Assistant position for you, apply today!
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