Teaching Assistant

EduTalent Group; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

EduTalent Group is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support learners with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. You will aid teachers in delivering engaging lessons, ensuring a positive impact on pupils' social and academic development. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications, resilience, and a passion for making a difference in young lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Term-time only position

6 annual seminar days for training

Supportive team environment

Real impact on learners' lives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with emotional, social, or communication needs.
• Skills in games, sports, or creative physical engagement.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by SEN learners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom teaching and adapt to individual pupils' needs.
• Provide 1:1 support or small group interventions as directed.
• Help maintain a safe and stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Emotional resilience

Collaboration

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSE in English and Maths

Degree or equivalent higher education qualification

Job description

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EduTalent Group is proud to be hiring for a number of dynamic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support learners with special educational needs (SEN) in an inclusive and supportive setting in West Sussex.

You will assist Class and Subject Teachers in delivering effective, creative, and responsive lessons tailored to the needs of young people with emotional, behavioural, social, and communication difficulties. Your support will help promote a safe, engaging, and therapeutic learning environment where each pupil can thrive both socially and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in classroom teaching and learning, adapting to the needs of individual pupils

Support the behaviour management strategies set by teaching staff

Supervise and engage with students during lessons, breaks, and lunchtimes

Provide 1:1 support or small group interventions as directed by the teacher

Help maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating classroom environment

Escort and support students during off-site activities, including driving the school van or personal vehicle if needed

Contribute to lesson preparation and manage classroom-related paperwork

Communicate with staff and management to support school culture and uphold school policies

Be proactive in professional development, including mandatory training

Model and promote respectful, caring relationships within the school community

Requirements

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or working towards certification

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience working with children or young people with emotional, behavioural, or social communication needs

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues

Understanding of the challenges and needs of SEN learners

Motivation to support and care for children and young people

Emotional resilience and ability to manage challenging behaviours

Positive, authoritative presence with clear personal boundaries

Degree or equivalent higher education qualification

Experience in a teaching assistant or education support role

Skills in games, sports, or creative physical engagement

Experience driving a school van or transporting students

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Term-time only position
• Small class sizes with strong staff-to-student ratios
• 6 annual seminar (inset) days for training and reflection
• Inclusive, supportive team environment
• Real impact on young learners’ lives and well-being
• Opportunities to contribute to an innovative SEN provision