Job Advert: Teaching Assistant
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Steyning
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us:
Join our friendly school community in Steyning, a two-form entry school in a beautiful rural setting. This school features extensive outdoor space and a dedicated Forest School. They were rated 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2023, reflecting their commitment to quality education and a nurturing environment.
Why Work With Us?
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a welcoming, family-like school community.
- Professional Growth: Access continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.
- Well-being Focus: Enjoy well-being events and support from our well-being team.
- Community Spirit: Participate in regular social events.
- Convenience: Benefit from free parking and treats in the staff room.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support the class teacher with lessons and classroom activities.
- Assist with preparing materials and resources.
- Provide targeted support to small groups and individual students.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Supervise students during breaks and outdoor activities, including Forest School sessions.
Requirements:
- A passion for working with children.
- Experience as a teaching assistant or in a similar role is desirable.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
You must have a right to work in the UK and have or be willing to purchase a DBS.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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