Teaching Assistant

Location: Brighton
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Hours: 5 afternoons a week, 12:00 to 15:00/15:30 (Term Time Only, until Summer Holidays)

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with a KS1 pupil who has communication difficulties and struggles with interacting with both peers and adults. The child, who shows tendencies associated with Autism Spectrum Condition, requires a dedicated support worker who can build a relationship of trust and create learning opportunities in both the classroom and outside the classroom. You will play an essential role in helping the pupil develop their communication skills and discover a love for school through varied and practical learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the KS1 pupil with communication challenges, delivering individualised assistance
• Work with the pupil in small groups and, when needed, within whole-class settings
• Build and maintain a trusting relationship to facilitate effective learning and social interaction
• Create and deliver learning experiences outdoors, using the environment as a resource
• Assist the class teacher in implementing personalised learning and behaviour support plans
• Monitor pupil progress and report regularly to the wider school team

Essential Experience/Attributes

• Previous experience working with children that have special educational needs
• Experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD
• Experience supporting children with communication challenges and social interaction difficulties
• 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 effectively within a team
• The ability to remain calm in challenging situations and respond to the pupil’s needs
• 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.*