Teaching assistants build bridges to success. Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them thrive in their early years of education? Do you enjoy creating a positive and engaging learning environment for primary school students? If so, read on. Randstad is collaborating with exceptional schools in Horsham, searching for enthusiastic individuals eager to enhance both their personal skills and their students' abilities. Our partnered schools offer practical training on the job, along with a dedicated team of experienced staff to provide ongoing support. In this term-time position, you'll have the opportunity to explore your passion for education, assisting students aged 4-11 and contributing to their social, emotional, and academic growth. If you possess experience working with children or have a background in care giving, a teaching assistant role might be the ideal next step for you. This is a contract role, providing a long-term opportunity with full-time hours.
What you will get:
* Access to a range of e-learning courses and knowledge libraries.
* Work with specialist and experienced team members.
* Progression opportunities in your role.
* Flexibility to work with a range of ages, across different year groups.
What you'll do:
* Collaborate with teacher supervision to work with groups of children.
* Provide regular progress feedback to the class teacher and maintain records.
* Attend to children' personal needs, including minor first aid, and offer guidance on pastoral, social health, physical hygiene, and welfare matters.
* Engage with teachers, caregivers, and parents to monitor student's development progress.
* Work with children on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to support their learning.
* Be a positive role model for students and staff.
What you'll need:
1. Experience working with children.
2. A genuine passion for working with children.
3. Grade C or above (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English.
4. An enhanced child DBS.
5. Behaviour management skills and classroom management skills.
6. Patience to support pupils to understand the teacher's lessons and engage children with activities planned by the teacher.
7. Eligibility to work in the UK.