Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Inclusion & Behaviour Support
Location: West Sussex (various locations)
Contract: Full Time 32.5 hours per week – Term Time Only
Salary: £89 per day – (Travel between students will be paid)
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and making a real impact on their education and wellbeing?
We are looking for a committed and empathetic Teaching Assistants to join a specialist team working across West Sussex, supporting children and young people who are at risk of permanent exclusion. This role plays a vital part in promoting inclusion, building resilience, and helping students re-engage with learning.
About the Role:
* Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social needs both in and out of the classroom.
* Work one-to-one and in small groups to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
* Help develop strategies to manage challenging behaviour in a positive and restorative way.
* Assist with the delivery of tailored education plans and support reintegration into mainstream or specialist settings.
* Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, family support workers, and external agencies.
You Will Have:
* Experience working with children or young people with social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties (SEMH) or similar experience.
* A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour management.
* A good understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice.
* Strong communication and team-working skills.
* A passion for helping students reach their full potential, no matter the challenges.
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.
Must have:
* Ability to work well independently and as a team
* Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
* A DBS on the Updates Service, or be willing to obtain one
* Commitment to safeguarding students and young people
* Holds GCSE’S in Maths & English grade A*-C 4-9 or equivalent
Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
* Weekly pay (PAYE)
* A fantastic holiday scheme
* Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
* MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
* Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact.
We look forward to speaking to you