Teaching Assistant – Part-time

Job Title: Part-Time Childcare Teaching Assistant

Location: Chichester
Hours: Part-time, Weekday afternoons
Salary: Based on experience, competitive

About the Role:

Do you love sparking creativity in young minds? Join our new after school initiative at a quaint primary school in the Chichester area. We are searching for imaginative individuals to lead after school sessions, creating a vibrant and fun environment for children to explore, play, and grow. This is your chance to help shape a fresh and innovative program that will make a difference in their local community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the safety and wellbeing of 16 children as they participate in various activities.
• Implement the school’s planned schedule, ensuring that each activity runs smoothly.
• Create a nurturing atmosphere where children feel safe and supported.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks, considering children’s dietary needs.
• Encourage positive interactions among children, fostering a cooperative spirit.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience working with children in environments like schools, nurseries, or sports clubs.
• Strong communication and engagement skills.
• A proactive, positive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Due to the school’s location, having your own transport is advised.
• Pediatric First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety certification (or willingness to obtain).
• A clear and current DBS check.

Why Join Us?

• Become part of a supportive team in a warm, welcoming school environment.
• Enjoy working in the beautiful natural surroundings of the South Downs.
• Play a key role in a new initiative with the potential for future growth

If this opportunity excites you, apply now!

Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying 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 prior to 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. 

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.