Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Brighton

Location: Brighton
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 3:30, Term Time Only

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Brighton. This full-time role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children who require additional support, particularly in interventions, phonics, and managing challenging behaviour. Experience in a primary school setting or working with SEN in any capacity is highly desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a difference and helping children thrive academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with SEN and SEMH needs.
Deliver targeted phonics interventions to help improve literacy and language skills.
Assist in managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation within the classroom.
Support children in accessing the curriculum and ensuring they can fully participate in lessons.
Foster positive relationships with pupils, promoting their social and emotional development.
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual learning plans and monitor pupil progress.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

Previous experience working with children with SEN and SEMH needs, either in a school setting or elsewhere.
Experience in delivering phonics interventions or other academic support.
A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to supporting children with varying needs.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and other staff.
The ability to remain calm and adaptable when managing challenging behaviour.
An understanding of safeguarding procedures and the ability to follow school policies.
Qualifications in education, SEN, or child development are beneficial but not essential.

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.

Rosa Thorne

rosa@pinktile.co.uk

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