Teaching Assistant, Parklands Infants, East Sussex County Council.
- Locations Eastbourne
- Working 5Hours
- Salary£24507 to £25535
- Working Pattern Part Time – term time
- Contract Type Permanent Contract
- Closing date: 31/10/2025
Purpose of the Job: To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher.
Main duties and responsibilities (Accountabilities):
- Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.
- Support pupils to understand instructions support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
- Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
- Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
- Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:
- Record basic pupil data.
- Support children’s learning through play.
- Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.
- Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
- Support pupils in using basic ICT.
- Invigilate exams and tests.
- Assist with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist / teacher.
In additional all members of the school community are expected to:
- Display a commitment to child protection and safeguarding. Reporting to the Head of School any behaviour by colleagues, parents and children which raises concern.
- Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, welfare and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
Qualifications
Level 1 or 2 diploma (or equivalent) in Learning Support.
English, Maths and Science GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above, or significant relevant experience.
Evidence of other TA related qualifications and / or training courses.
Experience
Experience of working with children in similar environment
Experience in supporting those with specific learning difficulties
Experience of support pupils with medical needs
Apply to: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs
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