Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Primary

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Salary: £20,984 - £23,847 (actual salary term time only)

Contract: 12 weeks Temp to Perm ASAP start following paid trial

Join a supportive and forward-thinking school in West Sussex as a Teaching Assistant, dedicated to helping pupils aged 6-11 thrive both academically and personally.

We're looking for a caring and resilient TA to work alongside an experienced team, supporting pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Every day is different, and every day as a Teaching Assistant you'll make a real difference to a child's confidence, progress and wellbeing.

What's on offer:

• Competitive weekly pay and term time only bookings
• An experience and dedicated consultant with 20 years' experience
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEMH training
• A rewarding learning support assistant role where no two days are the same
• The chance to help transform young lives through education

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils in class and through small-group or 1:1 TA interventions
• Promoting emotional regulation, positive relationships and resilience
• Encouraging independence and engagement in learning
• Assisting with behaviour support using restorative and positive approaches
• Helping prepare and deliver creative learning activities
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEMH or additional needs (or a genuine passion to learn) in any setting
• Brings patience, empathy and a calm, consistent approach
• Can build trusting relationships and model positive behaviour
• Works well as part of a collaborative, caring team
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and helping every child succeed

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, shape the future generation, join a school where every child is valued, NextGen Teachers would love to hear from you.

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