Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Pay: £90-£110 per day, depending on experience and role
Contract: Full-Time, Day-to-Day, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Behaviour Mentor looking for a new opportunity in Crawley?

Or do you have experience working with young people in care, youth work, residential support or another support setting and want to move into education?

NextGen Teachers are recruiting Secondary Teaching Assistants for a range of schools and specialist settings across Crawley and the surrounding areas, with opportunities available from September 2026.

With roles paying £90-£110 per day, there are opportunities for candidates at different levels of experience, from experienced SEN professionals to those looking to take their first step into secondary education.

About the Roles

Our secondary Teaching Assistant vacancies vary depending on the school and setting. You could be supporting pupils in a mainstream secondary school, specialist SEND provision, SEMH setting or alternative provision.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils aged 11-16 on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Supporting students with SEND, SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils access the secondary curriculum
• Providing classroom and learning support
• Supporting behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement
• Delivering small-group interventions
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and other professionals
• Helping create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with:

Experience supporting secondary-aged young people is desirable.

Experience with SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour or additional needs is also highly valued, depending on the role.

However, transferable experience is welcomed. If you've worked with young people in care, residential settings, youth work, sports, mentoring or support work, we'd be keen to speak with you.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Passionate about supporting young people
• Calm, patient and resilient
• Confident building positive relationships
• Comfortable supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Reliable and adaptable
• A strong communicator and team player
• Able to remain positive when faced with challenging situations
• Committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning

What You'll Get

• £90-£110 per day
• Full-time opportunities
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments
• Temp-to-perm opportunities available
• September 2026 start
• Weekly pay
• Access to a range of secondary schools across Crawley
• SEND and SEMH opportunities
• Free safeguarding and CPD training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to develop your education career
• Potential progression into permanent school positions

Why Work with NextGen Teachers?

NextGen Teachers specialise in education recruitment across West Sussex and Surrey, with a particular focus on SEND, SEMH and specialist education.

We'll take the time to understand your experience and the type of school you're looking for before matching you with suitable opportunities.

You'll have a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the recruitment process and placement.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a Secondary Teaching Assistant role in Crawley from September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Behaviour Mentor, or you're looking to transfer your experience from care, youth work or support work into education, we may have the right opportunity for you.

Apply today to be considered for our latest Secondary Teaching Assistant vacancies across Crawley and West Sussex.

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