Teaching Assistant

Employer: Brantridge School

Location: Haywards Heath, South East

Salary: £22,715 - £25,002

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

To support the continued development of our primary provision, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils and teaching staff to help create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment. Key Responsibilities • Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all pupils. • Work with individual pupils or small groups to support their learning, development and engagement. • Assist in implementing behaviour strategies that support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs. • Help create and maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment. • Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and wider staff team. Key Requirements • Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting. • An understanding of, or interest in, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and additional learning needs. • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues. • Patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations. • A positive and proactive attitude with a commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing

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