Primary Teaching Assistant

  • Job Reference: 1641663816-2
  • Date Posted: 26 April 2025
  • Recruiter: Academics Ltd
  • Location: Horsham, Sussex
  • Salary: £89.00 to £95.00 Per Day
  • Sector: Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant
  • Job Type: Contract

Job Description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Horsham - Temproary Contract

A mainstream primary school in Horsham are welcoming applications for their Primary Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity with a brilliantly well-run establishment, with lots of experienced staff to learn from.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children of Horsham who require additional support with reading/writing and breaking down tasks to make them more manageable.

Key benefits of the role of Primary 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 a Primary Teaching Assistant expect to do on a daily basis?

  • 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 a Primary Teaching Assistant?

  • 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

If this is the Horsham-based Primary Teaching Assistant position for you, apply today!

Academics is an agency working on behalf of primary schools in Horsham