Part-Time Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Horsham

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Hours: Part-time, Mornings Only

This part-time role is perfect for someone who is passionate about working with children and can bring energy and enthusiasm to the classroom. The role would include providing general classroom support and some 1:1 assistance. While a specialism in SEN is not essential, experience in a school setting or working with children with additional needs would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general support across the classroom, helping pupils stay engaged and focused.
• Assist with 1:1 support for a pupil requiring additional guidance during lessons.
• Work closely with the class teacher to implement learning activities and manage resources.
• Encourage a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly classroom setting.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their learning and development.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working in a school or with children in an educational setting.
• An understanding of or experience with children who have additional needs.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• A patient, empathetic, and approachable attitude towards supporting children.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and teachers.
• The ability to adapt to different situations and respond to the needs of the pupils.
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies.
• Any relevant qualifications in education or child development would be advantageous but are not required.

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further, apply now!

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

– Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time,” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.