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Posted 13 Mar 2026
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Teaching Assistant

Location
Crawley, West Sussex
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
£22000 - £24000 per annum

Year 2 Teaching Assistant / Primary Teaching Assistant

Permanent Role | Primary School | Crawley | Full Time

Salary £22,000 - £24,000 per annum (actual salary)

Are you a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Early Years practitioner looking for a permanent role in a supportive primary school?

NextGen Teachers is working with a welcoming primary school in Crawley to find a dedicated Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils during a key stage of their development while working as part of a collaborative and nurturing Key Stage 1 team.

The Role

As a Year 2 Teaching Assistant, you will support the class teacher and help pupils develop confidence and independence in their learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 2 classroom
  • Working with small groups and individual pupils
  • Supporting literacy, numeracy and classroom activities
  • Helping pupils stay engaged and confident in their learning
  • Supporting the class teacher with classroom organisation and preparation
  • Contributing to a positive and inclusive classroom environment

About the School

  • Welcoming and supportive primary school community
  • Strong leadership and collaborative teaching team
  • Focus on pupil wellbeing, engagement and progress
  • Opportunities for professional development

This role would suit:

  • Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants
  • Primary or KS1 Teaching Assistants
  • Early Years practitioners looking to move into KS1
  • Graduates considering a career in teaching

You will need:

  • Experience supporting children in a school or early years setting
  • A positive, patient and supportive approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

What's on Offer

  • Permanent Teaching Assistant role in an independent school with longer school holidays!
  • Supportive and welcoming school environment
  • Opportunity to develop your career in primary education, with lots of training and ongoing support
  • Collaborative Key Stage 1 team

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting children and helping them thrive in their learning, we would love to hear from you.

Apply to NextGen Teachers today to find out more about this Year 2 Teaching Assistant opportunity.

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.

Karen Rogerson
Principal Consultant - Crawley

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