training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Role: Teaching Assistant (Inclusion Team)
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: Grade 4 (£25,583-£25,989 pro rata)
Contract: Temporary, Term-Time Only
Are you a graduate looking to kickstart a career in education, psychology, or social work? Finding a role that gives you genuine, hands-on experience with diverse learning needs can be tough.
This is your opportunity to gain invaluable, front-line experience in a successful and friendly 11-16 comprehensive secondary school in Horsham.
Working directly within the school's Inclusion Team, you will be on the ground floor of educational support. You will work closely with students experiencing a variety of learning, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. This is the perfect, high-impact role to build a standout CV for future PGCE, School Direct, or Masters applications.
How You Will Build Your Skills:
Behavioural & SEND Insights: Work with specific students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, helping them overcome barriers to learning.
Cross-Curricular Exposure: Support students across all subject areas, giving you a broad understanding of secondary school dynamics.
Classroom Management: Develop a calm, confident, and professional presence by helping to create a positive learning environment.
What We Are Looking For:
A degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, backed by solid GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C).
Previous experience coaching, mentoring, tutoring, or working with young people.
Strong communication skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with young people and staff.
A resilient, proactive team player who can also use their own initiative.
Please note: To ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, a social media check, and an Enhanced DBS check.
Accelerate Your Career Today
The school is looking for a proactive individual to join them as soon as possible and will interview candidates as applications arrive. They reserve the right to close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found before the final deadline of Monday 1st June 2026 (9:00 AM).
Don't wait for the deadline. To get your foot in the door and discuss how this role can elevate your career goals, contact Paul Hirchfield directly:
📞 Call: 01293 527416
✉️ Email: paul.hirchfield@randstad.co.uk
