Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

The best secondary schools run on brilliant support. Teaching Personnel is recruiting motivated, enthusiastic Secondary Support Staff for schools across Haywards Heath ahead of the September 2026 academic year.

Whether you are a seasoned Teaching Assistant, a graduate exploring a route into teaching, or a youth or support worker ready for a new challenge – there is a place for you here.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Providing classroom assistance across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Supporting behaviour management and pastoral care
• Delivering targeted intervention sessions for identified learners
• Assisting with exam preparation and revision support
• Engaging positively with students to promote motivation and achievement

WHO THIS ROLE SUITS

• Graduates considering a career in education
• Experienced Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants
• Youth workers, support professionals, or career changers
• Anyone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a difference

WHY JOIN TEACHING PERSONNEL

• Flexible placement options to suit your availability
• Clear routes for career progression into teaching
• Competitive weekly pay
• Local partnerships with schools in Haywards Heath
• Friendly, knowledgeable consultant support

Register with Teaching Personnel today and secure your September 2026 role.

To apply or find out more, contact Teaching Personnel today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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