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:

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• Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
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• Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
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• Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
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• Permanent employment opportunities available
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• Secured work 5 days per week
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What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a secondary teaching assistant?

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

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