SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 Reception Teaching Assistant

Location:

Horsham

Hours:

Full-time, Term Time Only

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child in our Reception class at a welcoming primary school in Horsham.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting young children at the very start of their learning journey and helping them thrive both academically and emotionally.

The Role

Provide 1:1 support for a child in Reception, both in and out of the classroom

Support learning, play, communication and social development

Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement support strategies

Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

Has experience working with young children (EYFS experience desirable)

Is patient, kind and reliable, with a positive attitude

Can use initiative while working as part of a team

Has a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs

We Offer

A friendly and supportive school community

Ongoing guidance and professional development

A full-time, term-time position in a lovely village setting

If you are passionate about making a real difference in a child’s early education, we would love to hear from you.

To apply:

Please submit your application/CV along with a brief covering statement.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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