Teaching Assistant
Location: Worthing
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30 (Term Time Only)
A primary school in Worthing is looking for a teaching assistant to provide general support across different classes, working with pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and within the whole class. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and wants to play a vital role in helping children access learning and develop key skills. The successful candidate will work under the direction of teachers to deliver high-quality support, helping pupils with both their academic progress and social development.
This role will involve working with children of varying abilities, some of whom may have additional learning needs. The school is looking for someone who can bring patience, enthusiasm, and adaptability, ensuring that every child receives the right support to thrive in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in classrooms by supporting pupils with their learning, helping them to stay focused and engaged
- Provide 1:1 and small group support where needed, tailoring help to pupils’ individual requirements
- Work across different year groups as directed, ensuring consistency in support and a strong working relationship with staff
- Encourage children’s independence and confidence by reinforcing learning and helping them with tasks
- Support with behaviour management, creating a positive and structured classroom environment
- Help teachers with classroom preparation, resource organisation, and general administrative tasks
- Follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behaviour policies, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all pupils
Essential Experience/Attributes
- Previous experience working with children that have special educational needs
- Experience working in a school, childcare, or other relevant setting
- 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 be adaptable, 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.
