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Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Haywards Heath · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Job Overview: Primary Teaching Assistant Location: Schools across West Sussex Commitment: Full-time or Part-time (Term-time only) Pay: Competitive rates based on your specific experience 🌟 The Core Mission In this role, you aren't just an assistant; you are a vital support system. You will collaborate with teachers to build an inclusive classroom where children aged 4-11 feel safe to learn and grow. Your work helps bridge the gap for students who need that extra bit of attention to succeed. 📝 Key Responsibilities Academic Support: Deliver lessons in partnership with the teacher, focusing on 1:1 interventions and leading small-group activities. Inclusion & SEN: Actively support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring they have the resources and care needed to participate. Classroom Logistics: Help maintain a positive atmosphere through effective behavior management and by preparing teaching materials. Student Well-being: Assist with the personal care and general welfare of students, acting as a supportive role model. School Liaison: Coordinate with parents and school staff to ensure every child's development is tracked and supported. 💎 Why Apply? (Benefits) Career Growth: Access to CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and e-learning to help you progress in the education sector. Flexibility: Options for full-time or part-time work to fit your lifestyle. Specialist Support: Guidance from an education consultant and a referral bonus scheme (£300). Nurturing Culture: The chance to work within welcoming, collaborative school teams. ✅ Candidate Requirements Experience: Previous work with children (school, nursery, or childcare settings). Skills: Strong behavior management abilities and the capacity to adapt to various learning needs. Academics: GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Safety: A total commitment to safeguarding, requiring an Enhanced DBS on the update service (or a willingness to apply for one). Mindset: A proactive, patient, and caring attitude. Apply today and help shape the future of young learners.

Job Responsibility

  • Academic Support: Deliver lessons in partnership with the teacher, focusing on 1:1 interventions and leading small-group activities
  • Inclusion & SEN: Actively support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring they have the resources and care needed to participate
  • Classroom Logistics: Help maintain a positive atmosphere through effective behavior management and by preparing teaching materials
  • Student Well-being: Assist with the personal care and general welfare of students, acting as a supportive role model
  • School Liaison: Coordinate with parents and school staff to ensure every child's development is tracked and supported

Requirements

  • Experience: Previous work with children (school, nursery, or childcare settings)
  • Skills: Strong behavior management abilities and the capacity to adapt to various learning needs
  • Academics: GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • Safety: A total commitment to safeguarding, requiring an Enhanced DBS on the update service (or a willingness to apply for one)
  • Mindset: A proactive, patient, and caring attitude

Nice to have

  • CACHE level 1 or 2
  • CACHE level 2 or 3
  • early childhood studies degree
  • health and social care experience
  • health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
  • HLTA
  • HLTA
  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience

What we offer

  • Access to CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and e-learning
  • Options for full-time or part-time work
  • Guidance from an education consultant
  • Referral bonus scheme (£300)
  • Working within welcoming, collaborative school teams
  • PAYE
  • Referral Bonus

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