Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant - Crawley- Temproary Contract A mainstream primary school in Crawley are 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 Crawley 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 Crawley-based Primary Teaching Assistant position for you, apply today! Academics is an agency working on behalf of primary schools in Crawley