Teaching Assistant

Teach South; Waldron; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach South in Crowborough is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students at a secondary school. The role is full-time, term time, with an immediate start and a salary aligned to local pay scales. You’ll work with teachers and staff to engage learners, build confidence and contribute to a caring, inclusive classroom.

The ideal candidate may be a graduate or have experience working with children and should enjoy teamwork, be patient and motivated to help young people succeed.

Qualifications

• Graduate seeking entry into education or teacher training.
• Experience working with children and appetite to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and with their learning
• Work with teachers to help create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Encourage students’ confidence, participation and independence
• Offer support to students who may need additional help

Skills

Graduate

Experience with children

Job description

Location: Crowborough
Hours: Full time, term time
Start: Immediate
Salary: £25,614 per annum full time equivalent; actual salary £18,241
Are you a graduate considering teacher training, or do you already have experience working with children? We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students at a secondary school in Crowborough.
This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in education and make a positive difference to young people’s learning and wellbeing. You’ll work with teachers and other staff to help students engage with lessons, build confidence and reach their potential.

What you’ll do

• Support students in the classroom and with their learning
• Work with teachers to help create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Encourage students’ confidence, participation and independence
• Offer support to students who may need additional help

This role could suit you if you

• Are a graduate looking to take your first steps into education before pursuing teacher training, or
• Have experience working with children and are keen to bring those skills to a secondary school
• Communicate well and enjoy working as part of a team
• Are patient, positive and committed to helping young people succeed

The role is full time and starts immediately. The salary is £25,614 per annum full time equivalent, with an actual salary of £18,241.