Teaching Assistant

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

Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex (Driver required due to location)
Salary: £21,500 - £26,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm (36.25 hours per week)
Working Weeks: 36 weeks per year (term time only with extended school holidays)
Contract: 12 weeks Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: ASAP or September 2026

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or Psychology graduate looking to build a long-term career in SEN education?

NextGen Teachers are recruiting Teaching Assistants (Level 3 qualified or unqualified) to join a well-established specialist school in East Grinstead. The school supports pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN / SEND) and offers a highly supportive environment, small class sizes, and excellent progression opportunities.

Multiple positions are available, including immediate start roles and longer-term permanent opportunities.

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils primarily in Key Stage 3 and 4, with some involvement in primary classes. You will work closely with teachers and subject leads to support learning across a range of subjects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom across multiple subjects
• Providing 1:1 and small group support where required
• Assisting students with SEN / SEND, including Autism and additional needs
• Supporting behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation
• Working collaboratively with teachers and specialist staff
• Adapting support based on individual learning needs

You may also have the opportunity to support within subject areas of interest such as:

• Maths
• English
• Art
• Music
• Cookery

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds, including education, care, and support work.

You will be:

• Experienced in working with children or young people with SEN / SEND, or have a strong understanding of additional needs
• A Psychology graduate or from a care/support background (desirable)
• Patient, proactive, and adaptable
• A strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential

Why Join This School?

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Small class sizes and supportive SEN environment
• Strong staff wellbeing focus and work-life balance
• Early finish around 4:00pm daily
• Additional Benefits

Apply Now

If you are looking to develop your career as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist SEN setting, apply today for an immediate start or September placement in East Grinstead.

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