Teaching Assistant – Year 6 – 1:1

Location: Horsham 
Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Year 6)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a pupil’s education? We are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil who has recently rejoined the school. This role involves working closely with a child displaying underlying ADHD tendencies, providing essential support to help them stay focused and engaged in their learning. The pupil thrives socially with peers but requires additional guidance to achieve their academic potential. This is an immediate start position, ideal for someone committed to empowering children to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to ensure the pupil remains engaged and focused on their learning tasks.
• Adapt lessons to meet their learning needs and help close academic gaps.
• Support cognitive development while encouraging positive social interactions with peers.
• Take the pupil out of the classroom when needed and help reintegrate the pupil smoothly.
• Assist in managing behaviours associated with ADHD tendencies to maintain a productive learning environment.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support plans.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children that have special educational needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with ADHD tendencies and academic challenges.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
• The ability to remain calm in challenging situations and respond to the needs of the pupils.
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies.
• Qualifications relating to education, special educational needs, counselling, or psychology are not essential but will be looked upon favourably.

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.