Are you ready to spark a love of learning and inspire young minds?

Do you want to be part of a supportive school team that invests in your professional growth and career development in education?

Are you passionate about delivering a curriculum that builds confidence, self-esteem, and a brighter future for every student?

If you answered yes, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

A welcoming and specialist community secondary school is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis as soon as possible. This vacancy has arisen due to a valued team member relocating to the South West. The school is a specialist local authority provision, supporting 65 students aged 11-16 with SEN, learning disabilities and additional needs.

This inspiring school is committed to removing barriers that students may have faced in mainstream education. It champions a holistic approach to learning, creating a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment where children can develop their skills, creativity, and social communication.

With a long-standing senior leadership team providing clear direction, the school has recently undergone refurbishment, offering modern, bright, and engaging classrooms alongside therapy and sensory rooms. The role involves working in small classes of up to 8 students, supporting the class teacher with daily activities and providing 1:1 and small group assistance to SEN learners.

Join a school that truly makes a difference-apply today to be part of this exceptional team!

Benefits:

Fully funded training and qualifications

Recognition awards

Ready supply of cakes and biscuits in the welcoming staff room

Termly staff outings/team building days

Free on site hot meals

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:
Creative, friendly and resilient individual who is committed to supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis

Teaching Assistant or Health and social care qualification (desirable not essential)

Experience working or volunteering with children or young adults (desirable)

Must have: GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities:
Supporting young people with complex needs from age 11+ years in a education setting

Working and supporting children on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis

Supporting not just the educational but also the physical and spiritual well being of the pupils

If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to apply now! To learn more about this role please call Bryony on .

This role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.

PandoLogic. Keywords: Teacher Assistant, Location: Crawley, ENG - RH10 1JP