Teaching Assistant

Overview

Teaching Assistant – Crawley

£14.24 – £14.50 per hour (salary is dependant on qualifications/experience)

ASAP – Ongoing (permanent)

Vision for Education are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis for a SEN school in Crawley to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Support in class, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis using behaviour management skills.
• Help pupils manage their behaviour and support them with learning.
• Assist pupils aged 4–11 with SEN, including those with EHCPs for SEND and/or SEMH, Autism, ADHD or other associated needs.
• Create engaging and supportive learning activities that help pupils feel safe, positive and motivated to learn.

Requirements

• DESIRED: Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or Level 2/3 Early Years Educator
• DESIRED: Able to drive
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH or challenging behavioural needs is preferred.
• Confident in behaviour management and de-escalation of threatening or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to mentor and engage pupils with specifically designed educational packages.
• Resilient, empathetic, patient and able to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Awareness of safeguarding requirements; Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain) is expected, in line with policy.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We have branches across the country and recruit high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations).
• Free training to support professional development (e.g., Team Teach, safeguarding updates).
• Refer-a-friend/colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant, apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please contact the Brighton Branch.

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