Teaching Assistant

Location: Brighton
Job Title: Afternoon Teaching Assistant
Hours: Afternoons Only, Monday to Friday (with potential for increased hours)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Afternoon Teaching Assistant in Brighton to support a Year 1 child who is being gradually reintegrated into school. Working alongside the school’s wider SEN team, you will play a key role in helping this young student reconnect with the joy of learning. This position focuses on creating a supportive and adaptable environment that uses the child’s unique interests to make school enjoyable, with a gentle introduction to the curriculum as they grow more comfortable. Additionally, you may provide general support to other children with additional needs as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer 1:1 support to a Year 1 child, using their interests to engage them positively in the school environment.
• Work with the school to identify the child’s specific triggers and needs, helping to create a structured, supportive environment.
• Collaborate closely with teaching staff to slowly reintroduce curriculum topics in ways that are accessible and enjoyable for the child.
• Use engaging and flexible approaches to make learning fun and gradually build the child’s confidence in attending school.
• Provide general assistance to other children with additional needs as required, fostering a caring and inclusive environment.
• Monitor and report progress, working with the school team to adapt strategies as the child’s confidence develops.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours, particularly in reintegration or transition settings.
• Patient, flexible, and adaptable approach to meet the individual needs of the child.
• Strong understanding of how to use a child’s interests to engage them and make learning enjoyable.
• Ability to create a warm, supportive environment that prioritizes the child’s emotional well-being.
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented mindset to work collaboratively with the school.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.

If you’re ready to make a real impact on a child’s learning journey and have the skills for this role, apply today!

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.