Teaching Assistant

Location: Worthing
Job Title: KS2 Teaching Assistant & Behaviour Mentor
Hours: Full-time, 08:30 to 15:30

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning while making a real difference in their personal development? We are looking for a dedicated and patient KS2 Teaching Assistant who can provide classroom support and mentor children with challenging behaviour. This is an exciting role where you will help foster a positive learning environment and guide pupils to develop essential social and emotional skills.

If you have experience working with children, a natural ability to mentor, and a keen interest in behavioural support, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general classroom support to the KS2 teaching staff.
• Work 1:1 or with small groups of pupils to support their academic progress.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to pupils with challenging behaviour, encouraging positive behaviour strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to implement tailored behaviour support plans.
• Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist in managing classroom behaviour, fostering respect and focus among students.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting, preferably in KS2.
• Experience or interest in supporting children with challenging behaviour.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A team player with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, pupils, and parents.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality policies.

If you are eager to support children both academically and emotionally, and ready to help them thrive in the classroom, this could be the perfect role for you!

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 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. 

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. Suppose we have not contacted you within this specified time. In that case, 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.