Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Pay: £106.87 per day
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start Date: September 2026
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Horsham, supporting young people with additional needs in a welcoming and well-resourced environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to develop their confidence, communication, independence and learning skills.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and pupils to provide individualised support throughout the school day.
Your responsibilities may include:
Supporting pupils with their learning and development
Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
Helping pupils engage with classroom activities
Supporting communication, social development and independence
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Supporting pupils with additional needs and adapting your approach to suit individual needs
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff
Helping to create a positive, calm and inclusive learning environment
Supporting pupils’ wellbeing and emotional regulation
We are looking for someone who is:
Caring, patient and approachable
Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
Able to build strong and positive relationships with pupils
Confident working as part of a wider team
Adaptable and willing to learn
Calm and consistent in their approach
Previous experience within a school, SEND setting, care or support environment is desirable
Fantastic specialist school environment
Supportive and collaborative staff team
Well-resourced setting
Full-time, Monday–Friday hours
£106.87 per day
Temp-to-perm opportunity
Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist education
At Pink Tile Education, we pride ourselves on providing a personal and supportive recruitment service. We take the time to understand your experience, career goals and the type of setting you are looking for, ensuring we match you with the right opportunity.
As a specialist education recruitment agency, we offer:
A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout the recruitment process
Access to a wide range of SEND, specialist and alternative provision settings across Sussex
Permanent, long-term and temporary opportunities
Competitive rates of pay
Weekly pay for applicable temporary placements
Support with interviews and the onboarding process
A straightforward and supportive registration process
Ongoing support once you are placed in a role
Opportunities to build your experience and develop your career within education
Pink Tile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates are required to complete our full compliance process before starting work, including DBS checks, references, right-to-work checks and identity verification.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant opportunity within a specialist school, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
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