Full-Time Teaching Assistant (Driving License Required)

Full-Time Teaching Assistant (Driving License Required) - West Sussex & Surrey

Looking for a stable, full-time classroom role across West Sussex or Surrey? We are seeking a reliable, adaptable Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term placement supporting schools across West Sussex and Surrey. Because our partner schools are spread across rural and suburban locations with varying public transport links, a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this position.

This role provides consistent Monday-to-Friday school hours on an ongoing term-time contract. It is ideal for an experienced support assistant, an aspiring teacher, or someone with a background in childcare, care, or youth work who wants regular, full-time weekday work close to home.

Responsibilities:

• Working full-time hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) alongside classroom teachers.
• Leading small group intervention sessions in core literacy, phonics, and numeracy.
• Providing dedicated 1:1 learning and behavioural support for pupils with SEN (including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH).
• Fostering an inclusive, encouraging, and safe classroom environment.
• Assisting with classroom setup, learning displays, and break-time supervision.

Qualifications:

• Driving Licence & Car: Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a reliable vehicle (Essential).
• Availability: Full-time availability (Monday to Friday, standard school hours).
• Experience: Prior experience supporting children or young people (in schools, nurseries, sports coaching, care, or youth work).
• Skills: Strong communication skills and confident foundational English and Maths.
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one) and valid Right to Work in the UK.

What We Offer:

• Long-Term Consistency: Enjoy full-time Monday-to-Friday schedules and ongoing placement stability.
• Competitive Pay: Earn £85.00 - £105.00 per day, paid weekly via PAYE with no hidden umbrella fees.
• Term-Time Balance: Work fixed school hours while enjoying all standard school holidays.
• Free Professional Development: Access accredited CPD training, including Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, and Behaviour Management.

Company Description:

We are a dedicated education recruitment team committed to placing passionate professionals in schools across West Sussex and Surrey. We prioritize providing consistent, high-quality support to our partner schools while ensuring our staff receive the professional growth and financial stability they deserve.

To Apply:

Ready to secure a long-term full-time Teaching Assistant role? Submit your CV today or contact our recruitment team directly at [email removed] or [phone removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,Finance/accounting diploma,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university