Teaching Assistant

Reed Education are currently working with a school in Worthing who are looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join their team, initially for a few weeks but the right candidate may be asked to continue on in the school. 

The school features various innovations in learning environments and technology that have been pioneered within the trust: dynamic learning environments, the use of ICT to transform learning including our 1-2-1 iPad scheme, a huge extra-curricular offer, research led

interventions and excellent specialist facilities. The trust has a proven track record of offering exceptional opportunities to develop your skills and career progression, to make a difference and work within a team committed to raising very high standards further.

The role: 

• Helping pupils with their learning, often with a particular focus on maths, reading, and writing.
• Supervising group activities.
• Setting up equipment for lessons and keeping classrooms safe and tidy.
• Helping develop programs of learning activities and adapting appropriate materials.
• Motivating and encouraging pupils.
• Getting the classroom ready for lessons.
• Listening to children read, reading to them or telling them stories.
• Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks.
• Helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records.
• Supporting teachers in managing class behavior.
• Clearing away materials and equipment after lessons.
• Helping with outings and sports events.
• Taking part in training.
• Carrying out administrative tasks.

To be successful you will: 

• An ability to build good working relationships with both pupils and adults.
• Good organizational skills.
• Flexibility and creativity.
• Enjoyment of working with children.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage groups of pupils and deal with challenging behaviour.
• Patience and a sense of humour.
• Have right to work in the UK and a DBS on the update service (we can support with the DBS) 
• Previous experience is ideal but Graduates interested in a teaching would be considered. 
• Qualifications in Support Work/Childcare of Counselling are also beneficial for this role but not mandatory. 

To be considered for the role, please apply using your most recent CV.