Teaching Assistant

Master Class Education; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded secondary school in Crawley is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support students in their learning journey. This role involves working closely with teachers and special education needs staff to provide essential one-to-one and in-class support, fostering a positive learning environment for all pupils. The ideal candidate will have experience with children, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to supporting young people's development. Training opportunities for career progression are also offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for further training and career progression

Friendly and collaborative working environment

Regular hours and school holidays off

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• A patient and caring approach to supporting student learning.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students in accessing the curriculum and achieving their learning goals.
• Provide one‑to‑one or small group support as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and activities.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills

Patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting learning

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: £90 per day
Full‑time, Term‑time only (39 weeks per year)
ASAP

We are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a well‑regarded and inclusive secondary school in Crawley that is seeking a compassionate and motivated teaching assistant to join their dedicated support team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is passionate about helping every student achieve their full potential. Whether you're an experienced TA or looking to gain school‑based experience before pursuing a career in teaching, this school offers a supportive and welcoming environment in which to grow.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and the SEN/inclusion team to provide in‑class and one‑to‑one support to students with a range of needs. You'll help ensure that all pupils—particularly those with SEND or who require additional academic or emotional support—are fully included in school life and able to make good progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students in and out of lessons to access the curriculum and reach their learning goals


• Work alongside teachers to deliver targeted interventions and differentiated tasks


• Provide one‑to‑one or small group support where required


• Foster positive relationships with students and help manage classroom behaviour


• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and activities


• Contribute to student progress monitoring and feedback


• Promote the school's values of inclusion, respect, and achievement

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children or young people (in school, youth work, or care roles)


• A patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting learning


• Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills


• An understanding of SEND or a willingness to learn


• The ability to work effectively as part of a team


• A genuine interest in education and young people's development

What the School Offers

• A friendly and collaborative working environment


• Opportunities for further training and career progression (e.g. HLTA, teacher training pathways)


• A supportive leadership team and experienced SEN department


• Engaged, diverse, and respectful students


• Term‑time working, with regular hours and school holidays off

If you're enthusiastic about making a positive difference in young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.