Teaching Assistant Opportunities in Crawley & West Sussex Are you passionate about working with children and making a real difference in their education? Whether you're looking to gain classroom experience, pursue a career in teaching, or develop your skills in a rewarding role, we have fantastic Teaching Assistant opportunities available across Primary and Secondary schools in Crawley and West Sussex. Why Become a Teaching Assistant? Excellent career progression opportunities into teaching. Training in behaviour management, communication strategies, and safeguarding. Flexible full-time and part-time roles available. Term-time only - enjoy school holidays! Permanent employment opportunities available.Your Role as a Teaching Assistant: Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to enhance student learning. Provide 1:1 and small group support to students. Assist in lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and tidying up. Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to reach their potential. Monitor student progress and assist with behaviour management. Participate in extracurricular activities such as clubs and school trips.What We're Looking For: A passion for education and supporting young learners. A caring, compassionate, and proactive attitude. Some experience working with children (preferred but not essential). GCSEs (A*-C) in Maths and English or equivalent. Level 2 or 3 support staff qualification (desirable but not required). A DBS check (we can support you in obtaining this). Right to work in the UK.Why NextGen Teachers? Benefit from a supportive team with 27+ years of recruitment experience. Get honest advice from approachable consultants about the job market. Access free training to up-skill before starting your new role. Competitive daily rates. Opportunity for ongoing placements.Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role