Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Littlehampton
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: £82.50 – £85.00 daily
Masterclass are working with a school who is based in the Littlehampton area and boasts some fab facilities. They work with students who have SEMH, social emotionally and mental health who require support throughout the school day. It also boosts a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Situated just a short walk from the local train station and on a popular bus route the school is making it an ideal location.
As a classroom assistant, you are expected to support a student with various needs including trauma and mental health challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Classroom Support: Help teachers in delivering lessons, managing classroom activities, and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.
- Student Guidance: Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning concepts, assist with assignments, and provide additional support as needed.
- Resource Management: Assist in organizing and preparing teaching materials, ensuring that resources are readily available for lessons and activities.
- Behavioural Support: Implement and reinforce positive behaviour management strategies, promoting a respectful manner.
- Supervision: Monitor students during class activities, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
- Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with teachers, parents, and fellow staff members.
Requirements:
- GCSE’E equivalent to grade A*-C Grade 4-9
- Previous experience in an educational setting is desirable, although not vital.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Patience, adaptability, and a genuine interest in the well-being of students and children.
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.
Must have:
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
- Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
- A DBS on the Updates Service, or be willing to obtain one
- Commitment to safeguarding students and young people
Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
- Weekly pay (PAYE)
- A fantastic holiday scheme
- Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
- MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
- Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact
We look forward to your application or any questions you may have!