A mainstream secondary school in Crawley 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 Crawley based Secondary Teaching Assistant position for you in, apply today!