Secondary Teaching Assistant

A mainstream secondary school in Horsham are welcoming applications for their Secondary Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity with a brilliantly well-run establishment, with lots of experienced staff to learn from.

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children who require additional support with reading/writing and breaking down tasks to make them more manageable as well as some pastoral and behavioural duties.

Key benefits of the role of Secondary Teaching Assistant:

Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
Permanent employment opportunities available
Secured work 5 days per week

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a secondary teaching assistant?

Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
Preparation of activities and tidying away after
Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of you?

A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
You must not be barred from working with children
You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
If this is the Horsham based Secondary Teaching Assistant position for you in, apply today