Secondary Teaching Assistant

A mainstream secondary school in Horsham 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 Horsham based Secondary Teaching Assistant position for you in, apply today!