Learning Support Assistant

Location

Horsham, West Sussex | United Kingdom

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT NEEDED IN HORSHAM - Full Time, 8:30 - 15:30, Term Time Only.

Join Pink Tile Education - Your Gateway to Educational Excellence! 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? Are you looking for a rewarding career in education that offers both purpose and flexibility? Look no further! Pink Tile Education is calling for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our dynamic team and make an impact in the vibrant educational landscape of West Sussex.

  Who We Are: At Pink Tile Education, we are committed to providing the highest quality education support services to primary, secondary, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) schools across the Southeast, and particularly West Sussex. We are a trusted partner in the community, working tirelessly to empower students and teachers alike.

Why Choose Pink Tile Education?

• Vast Opportunities: We collaborate with a wide network of schools, ensuring you have access to a diverse range of educational settings and experiences.
• Support and Growth : We invest in our team members, offering training and development to enhance your skills and career.
• Flexibility : We understand the importance of work-life balance, and we offer flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.
• Clearances and Readiness: We ensure you are cleared to work, so you are ready to make a positive impact when the time comes.
• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for advancement, paying the best in West Sussex. You will also be set up with a pension scheme for long-term bookings. Daily rates for Teaching Assistants range from £65 - 95 a day, hours depending.

Your Role as a Teaching Assistant: As a Teaching Assistant with Pink Tile Education, you will have the chance to:

• Assist teachers in delivering high-quality, engaging lessons.
• Provide one-on-one or group support to students who need it most.
• Contribute to the development of nurturing and inclusive learning environments.
• Witness the transformative power of education every day.

Previous Experience with Transferable Skills:

- Roles within an education setting

- (Health) Care Worker/Assistant

- Youth Worker/Assistant

- Nursery experience

- Volunteering and Work Placements

- Clubs 

- SEND life experiences (e.g. son/daughter with SEND, close family member, etc).

- Psychology (and those close in likeness) Degree or Qualifications, e.g. A Level, online courses.

- Childminding/babysitting/Childcare worker

- Working with clients with learning disabilities or SEND

- Social Worker

- Coaching or Instructing

- Mentoring or Tutoring

Requirements:

• A passion for education and a desire to inspire the next generation.
• A proactive and adaptable attitude.
• The ability to connect with and support students from various backgrounds.
• Be ready to learn as you go, about SEND and SEMH, particularly Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour.
• A commitment to your own professional development.
• A DBS active on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one through our channel.
• References from employment or education from the last two years.
• Complete a safeguarding course to get you up to date with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education publication.

Desirable

- No notice period: Schools are 95% more likely to go with a candidate cleared with Pink Tile and ready for work over a candidate with four weeks' notice - for obvious reasons really! However, it is understandable if you are currently at work and this is not an option.

Join our mission to create brighter futures for students and become a valued member of the Pink Tile Education group!

Be a part of something extraordinary – join Pink Tile Education and shape the future of education in West Sussex. Your dream career in education starts here! 

Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying 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. During the application process, you are required to:

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure  

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. 

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of "Best Fit, Every Time" and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.  

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£65 - £95 per day