Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - SEN School (SEMH & Behaviour Support) / No Experience? Full Training Given

Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex
Salary: £22,746 - £23,980 per annum (dependent on qualifications & experience)
Contract: 12-Week Temp to Perm, Full-Time, Term Time Only (36 weeks/year)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Please Note: Driver's licence essential due to school location

Make a real difference - every single day.

We're hiring caring, resilient Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN school supporting young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism (ASC), and communication difficulties across Key Stage 3 and 4.

Small classes (5-6 pupils), a genuinely therapeutic environment, and a team that will back you every step of the way - this is a role where you'll see the impact of your work firsthand.

Perfect for: Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Support Workers, Care Workers, Youth Workers, Psychology graduates, or anyone with experience supporting young people who want a long-term career in education.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups across subjects and activities
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and build positive behaviour strategies
• Building trusted, consistent relationships with students
• Creating a calm, safe, structured space to learn
• Supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour or learning-related anxiety
• Encouraging confidence, resilience, and independence
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff, and therapists

What We're Looking For

• Experience with children/young people with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs (professional or personal)
• Background in teaching support, youth work, care, or pastoral roles
• Calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, and a strong communicator
• A full UK driving licence (preferred/essential due to location)
• Level 3 TA qualification desirable - but not essential

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Small class sizes with high staff support ratios
• Free school meals
• Pension + healthcare benefits
• Genuine work-life balance and staff wellbeing focus
• Ongoing CPD and real career progression
• Temp-to-perm route with permanent roles available

Ready to start a career that actually matters?
Apply today - we're interviewing now for an ASAP / September 2026 start.

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