Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible placement options

Career progression

Competitive weekly pay

Local school partnerships

Consultant support

Job summary

The best secondary schools run on brilliant support. Teaching Personnel is recruiting motivated, enthusiastic Secondary Support Staff for schools across Haywards Heath ahead of the September 2026 academic year.

Whether you are a seasoned Teaching Assistant, a graduate exploring a route into teaching, or a youth or support worker ready for a new challenge – there is a place for you here.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in UK schools.
• Willing to undergo safeguarding checks (DBS).
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom assistance across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Supporting behaviour management and pastoral care.
• Delivering targeted intervention sessions for identified learners.
• Assisting with exam preparation and revision support.
• Engaging positively with students to promote motivation and achievement.

Skills

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Pastoral care

Exam support

Education

Relevant qualifications or training

Job description

The best secondary schools run on brilliant support. Teaching Personnel is recruiting motivated, enthusiastic Secondary Support Staff for schools across Haywards Heath ahead of the September 2026 academic year.

Whether you are a seasoned Teaching Assistant, a graduate exploring a route into teaching, or a youth or support worker ready for a new challenge – there is a place for you here.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Providing classroom assistance across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Supporting behaviour management and pastoral care
• Delivering targeted intervention sessions for identified learners
• Assisting with exam preparation and revision support
• Engaging positively with students to promote motivation and achievement

WHO THIS ROLE SUITS

• Graduates considering a career in education
• Experienced Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants
• Youth workers, support professionals, or career changers
• Anyone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a difference

WHY JOIN TEACHING PERSONNEL

• Flexible placement options to suit your availability
• Clear routes for career progression into teaching
• Competitive weekly pay
• Local partnerships with schools in Haywards Heath
• Friendly, knowledgeable consultant support

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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