Classroom Support Assistant (CSA/TA)

Randstad Education; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Haywards Heath invites applications for nurturing Child Support Assistants to join their compassionate team. This full-time role involves working with secondary-aged learners with moderate to severe SEN needs, providing crucial support to ensure a positive educational experience. The position offers fully funded training and a collaborative environment, making it a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about education.

Benefits

Fully funded training

Discounted childcare

Accessibility to public transport

Staff perks including tea and cakes

Qualifications

• Must be committed to making learning accessible and fun for secondary-aged learners.
• Eligibility to work in the UK required.
• Relevant teaching assistant and SEN experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with the day-to-day running of the class.
• Provide support to a small class of 3-7 learners.
• Deliver engaging and interactive lessons and educational activities.

Skills

Commitment to student well-being

Patience

Collaboration

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

The Role: Expert Support in a Creative Setting

Do you want to join an award-winning specialist school that is praised for supporting every child with both their education and personal development?
Are you looking to join a setting that proudly offers a fresh, therapeutic approach to learning? Do you want to help children overcome educational obstacles and create a positive future? Are you deeply committed to supporting the social, emotional, and general well-being of students alongside their education?

If you answered yes, then this is the school for you! Do not delay in applying today!

This highly respected, popular specialist school is expanding in September 2026 and is looking for nurturing, patient, and committed CSAs to join their secondary team (11-19 years). You will be supporting learners with moderate to severe SEN needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher with the day-to-day running of the class.

• Provide support to a small class of 3-7 learners.

• Work collaboratively with other TAs to offer specialist support to learners with complex needs.

• Support in the delivery of engaging and interactive lessons and educational activities.

• Support learners with SEN on a 1:1, small group, and whole-class basis.

This is a full-time, role (term-time only), Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:00 pm.

What We Offer You: Invest in Your Future

Join a long-standing, committed team in a warm, welcoming, and fun environment that boasts brilliant grounds and outstanding resources.

• Fully Funded Training: Exceptional training courses offered completely free of charge, with time allocated during your working day to complete necessary aspects for career progression (e.g., HLTA, Qualified Status).

• Supportive Senior Leadership and a committed team.

• Bright and spacious classrooms with top-of-the-range resources and technology.

• Discounted childcare available.

• Accessibility: Accessible Public transport links and local free parking available.

• Staff Perks: Ready supply of tea, cakes, and biscuits in the modern and spacious staff room.

Requirements: Your Essential Qualities

We are seeking applicants committed to making learning accessible and fun for secondary-aged learners.

• Essential: GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.

• Essential: Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Desirable: Teaching Assistant Qualification.

• Desirable: Relevant teaching assistant and SEN experience.

Apply Now!

This is a fabulous opportunity not to be missed! If this is the chance you've been looking for, please do not hesitate to apply today.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process within a week of the closing date.

For more information, contact Bryony di Cara directly on 01293 527416.