Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Teaching Assistant (Level 3 or Unqualified) - Specialist SEN School

Location: West Sussex (near Crawley / East Grinstead)
Salary: £22,746 - £23,980 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only (36 weeks per year)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible Start Available

Are you looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role where you can genuinely make a difference to young people with additional needs?

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a well-established specialist school in West Sussex, supporting students with social, emotional, behavioural, and communication needs across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Care Workers, Psychology graduates, or individuals with SEN experience looking to build a long-term career within specialist education.

Both temporary-to-permanent and permanent opportunities are available.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils both academically and emotionally within small class settings (typically 5-6 students per class).

The school provides a highly supportive environment focused on positive relationships, behaviour support, and personalised learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students in lessons across a range of subjects
• Providing 1:1 and small group support when required
• Assisting pupils with SEN / SEND, SEMH, and communication difficulties
• Supporting behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Helping students build confidence, engagement, and independence
• Supporting classroom organisation and learning resources
• Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Experienced working with children or young people with additional needs
• From a Teaching Assistant, care, support work, youth work, or pastoral background
• Psychology graduates or graduates interested in SEN / education careers
• Calm, patient, and resilient in their approach
• Confident managing behaviour and supporting emotional wellbeing
• Strong communicators who work well within a team
• Drivers (preferred due to school location)

A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable, but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Small class sizes and personalised support environment
• Temp-to-perm and direct permanent opportunities available
• Funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification pathway
• Supportive leadership and experienced staff team
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Free school meals
• Pension and healthcare-related benefits
• Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEN / SEND and are looking for a long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity in a specialist school, apply today for an immediate or upcoming start.

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