Aspiring Teacher

Job Title: Aspiring Teacher
Location: Crawley Area
Working Pattern: Flexible Opportunities Available
Contract: Day-to-Day, Temporary, Short-Term, Long-Term and Permanent Opportunities Available

Overview:

Are you considering a career in education? Looking to gain valuable classroom experience before embarking on teacher training? Passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Pink Tile Education is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and aspiring teachers to support secondary schools across the Horsham area. Whether you’re a graduate, career changer, university leaver, or someone with experience working with young people, these opportunities offer an excellent pathway into education.

Working within schools as a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, or Behaviour Support Mentor, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience, develop essential classroom skills, and build the confidence needed to progress into teacher training or a long-term career in education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to discover whether teaching is the right career for you while making a meaningful impact on students’ learning, confidence, and wellbeing every day.

Available Opportunities:

• Teaching Assistant
• Cover Supervisor
• Behaviour Support Mentor

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting students in lessons and helping them engage positively with their learning.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities, resources, and lesson delivery.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons as a Cover Supervisor when required.
• Providing encouragement and guidance to help students achieve their potential.
• Supporting students with additional learning, behavioural, or emotional needs.
• Building positive relationships with students, staff, and the wider school community.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Developing your understanding of classroom practice, behaviour management, and effective teaching strategies.

What You’ll Gain:

• Valuable experience working within secondary schools.
• Exposure to a variety of school environments and educational settings.
• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education consultants.
• The opportunity to develop confidence and transferable professional skills.
• A strong foundation for future teacher training applications.
• The chance to make a real and lasting difference to young people’s lives.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about working with young people and supporting their development.
• Interested in pursuing a career in teaching or education.
• Positive, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and confident working with young people.
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Previous experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

How to Apply

If you are interested in taking the next step towards a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and begin gaining the experience, skills, and confidence needed to thrive in the classroom.

Looking for something different? Register with Pink Tile Education to hear about future opportunities across the region.

Pink Tile Education, our partner schools, and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”—ensuring every placement has a positive and lasting impact.

The pay stated is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday entitlement.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant background checks, including an enhanced DBS