Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Level 3 or Unqualified) - Specialist School

Location: West Sussex (near Crawley / East Grinstead)
Salary: £22,746 - £23,980 per annum (dependent on qualifications)
Hours: Monday to Friday (term time only - 36 weeks)
Contract: 12 weeks Temp-to-Perm, and Permanent opportunities available
Start Date: ASAP or flexible for the right candidate

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or Psychology graduate looking for a long-term role in a supportive specialist school?

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a well-established SEN setting supporting pupils with social, emotional, and communication needs. With small class sizes and a strong pastoral focus, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career.

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

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support students primarily across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, working closely with teachers to support learning, behaviour, and emotional development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students in lessons across a range of subjects
• Providing 1:1 and small group support where needed
• Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Supporting pupils with SEN / SEND and additional needs
• Building positive, consistent relationships with students
• Supporting classroom organisation and learning resources

You may also have the opportunity to support subjects within subject areas of interest such as Maths, English, Art, or Geography.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced working with children or young people with additional needs
• A Teaching Assistant (Level 3) or working towards a qualification (desirable)
• A graduate (Psychology or related field) or from a care/support background
• Patient, resilient, and confident managing behaviour
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• A driver (preferred due to location)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Small class sizes (typically 5-6 pupils)
• Opportunity for temp-to-perm or direct permanent roles
• Funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (apprenticeship route)
• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Free school meals and additional staff benefits
• Pension contributions and healthcare benefits

Apply Now

If you are looking to develop your career as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist SEN setting, apply today to be considered for an immediate or upcoming start.

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