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Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Salary: Grade 4 (£25,583-£25,989 per annum, pro rata)

Contract: Temporary, term-time only

Hours: 5 days per week, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Option for extra hours via after-school clubs)

Are you a calm, confident, and organised individual looking to make a genuine difference in young people's lives?

We are seeking a suitably experienced Teaching Assistant to join a successful and friendly 11-16 comprehensive co-educational school in Horsham. Working as a vital part of the school's Inclusion Team, you will promote the learning and personal development of students across all subject areas. This rewarding role focuses primarily on supporting students experiencing a variety of learning, emotional, and behavioural difficulties to help them achieve their personal best.

• Provide dedicated classroom support and work directly with specific students.

• Promote learning and personal development for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

• Foster a positive, safe, and productive learning environment.

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade A-C (or equivalent).

• Previous experience working within a school environment or directly with young people.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build robust relationships with students, staff, and parents.

• The ability to work effectively both as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Please Note: The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, a social media check, an Enhanced DBS check, and proof of your right to work in the UK.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint a candidate prior to the official closing date of Monday 1st June 2026 (9:00 AM), so early application is highly recommended.

To find out more or to request an application pack, please contact Paul Hirchfield today:

• Phone: [phone removed]

• Email: [email removed]

experience

Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

education

college