Teaching Assistant

Location:

Lancing

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant (Year 4)

Hours:

Full-time (Term Time)

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with a strong background in supporting children with additional needs and managing challenging behaviour to join a Year 4 class. This role involves working closely with pupils who require tailored interventions, helping them engage with the curriculum and make meaningful progress. This role will predominantly be working one-to-one.

Your ability to respond calmly and adapt your approach to each child's individual needs will be vital. Working in collaboration with the class teacher and SENCo, you will play an important part in promoting positive behaviour, developing strategies to support emotional regulation, and ensuring that all pupils feel supported in their learning journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to Year 4 pupils with SEN, adapting learning activities as needed.

Implement behaviour management strategies, ensuring a positive and productive classroom environment.

Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to review pupils' progress, adjusting approaches in response to individual needs.

Assist pupils in developing social skills, emotional resilience, and confidence in the classroom.

Monitor and record progress, communicating regularly with colleagues to ensure continuity of support.

Help maintain a safe, orderly, and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

Proven experience working with children with SEN and challenging behaviour in a school or similar setting.

Good understanding of behaviour management techniques and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Flexible, proactive approach, able to adapt methods and strategies as pupils' needs evolve.

A DBS check registered on the update service or willingness to obtain one.

Relevant qualifications in education, SEN, or child development are desirable but not essential.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to make a significant impact, apply today and help our pupils achieve their best!

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

- Provide details for reference checks before employment.

- Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates share the view of "Best Fit, Every Time," ensuring a positive impact in every placement. Please note pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

As a matter of courtesy, we aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to reply individually. If we have not contacted you within this time, your application may have been unsuccessful. We encourage you to apply for future positions that may suit your experience. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all email folders, as we may have tried to reach you. Thank you