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Become a 1:1 Teaching Assistant for Reception Child – Worthing Primary School

Location:

Worthing

Job Title:

1:1 Teaching Assistant (Medical Needs)

Hours:

28.75 hours per week, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (45-minute unpaid lunch break)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child's life? We are seeking a dedicated and caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a young child in a Reception class with specific medical needs. This is a unique opportunity to provide invaluable care and educational support for a child who is just starting out in school. Full medical training will be provided, allowing you to play a vital role in ensuring the child's safety and development within the school environment.

If you have experience working with children, a strong sense of empathy, and a willingness to learn new skills, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 support to a child with medical needs throughout the school day.

Ensure the safety and well-being of the child, following medical procedures as required (full training provided).

Assist with the child’s learning and development, supporting them to engage in classroom activities.

Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and medical staff to implement personalized care and learning plans.

Foster a nurturing and inclusive environment for the child within the classroom.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

Previous experience working with children, ideally in an educational or care setting.

A compassionate and patient approach, with a strong desire to support the individual needs of a child.

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

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Willingness to undertake full medical training to support the child’s specific needs.

An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.

This is a crucial role in ensuring that the child can safely start their education and thrive within our school community. If you are committed to making a difference and eager to take on this rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you.

If this opportunity interests you, apply now, or reach out to Jamie at

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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. 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 us to complete reference checks prior to 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 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.

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 may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you