Teaching Assistant – Primary

Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Portslade/Aldrington

Salary: £84 per day

Contract: Monday – Friday 8.30-3.30

Are you looking to make a positive impact on a child’s life? Then look no further! I am working with a Primary School in the Portslade/Aldrington area, who require a kind Teaching Assistant to work one-on-one with a child that has epilepsy.

If you have worked in care, as a personal assistant, in schools, or in any role that has supported children or young adults with additional needs, I want to hear from you!

Role Overview: You will spend you day supporting and assisting this child within the classroom and around the school. Ensuring their safety and helping them achieve with their work and foster a love for education. Support and training will be provided on how to manage their epilepsy.

About Us: Our schools are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for our primary school students with additional needs. We believe in fostering a love for learning and supporting each child’s individual needs to help them reach their full potential. As we continue to prioritise the well-being and academic growth of our students, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to this child around the school and within the class room.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher and SEN team to assist with set work.
• Bring a passion and love for education.
• Foster positive relationships with students, promoting their emotional well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging within the school community.
• Monitor progress and behaviour, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment, proactively managing challenging behaviours that may occur in the classroom and promoting positive behaviour management strategies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience working with primary school, preferably in an educational setting. (desirable)
• Or, experience working with children or young adults with additional needs. (desirable)
• A genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of young children with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience, with a compassionate and nurturing approach to supporting primary school students with SEND.
• An understanding of SEND-related issues and strategies for supporting primary school students with a range of needs (e.g., autism, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties).