Location
Horsham
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
01/09/2026
Posted date
12/08/2026
Closing date
02/09/2026
A mainstream secondary school in Horsham are welcoming applications for their Secondary Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity with a brilliantly well-run establishment, with lots of experienced staff to learn from.
As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children who require additional support with reading/writing and breaking down tasks to make them more manageable as well as some pastoral and behavioural duties.
Key benefits of the role of Secondary Teaching Assistant:
* Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
* Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
* Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
* Permanent employment opportunities available
* Secured work 5 days per week
What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a secondary teaching assistant?
* Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
* Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
* Preparation of activities and tidying away after
* Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
* Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately
What is required of you?
* A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
* A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
* A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
* You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
* You must not be barred from working with children
* You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
If this is the Horsham based Secondary Teaching Assistant position for you in, apply today! Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.