Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Mathematics (Rye College)

East Sussex County Council; Playden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rye College seeks a dedicated individual to join its team in East Sussex. The ideal candidate will have experience or strong interest in working in an educational setting and will bring a high standard of Mathematics and English education.

The role requires multitasking, excellent organisation, and a proactive customer-service approach to support students and staff. With a commitment to innovation and integrity, the successful candidate will engage with college life, demonstrate energy, and use

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working in an educational setting.
• A good standard of education in Mathematics and English.
• Ability to multitask under pressure and juggle tasks at once.
• Excellent organisational ability and the ability to effectively prioritise workload.
• Excellent face to face customer service skills/experience.
• Experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers.
• Excellent attention to detail, who picks up on mistakes and rectifies problems before they arise.
• Willingness to become involved in the life of the college.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Integrity, optimism, and a good sense of humour.
• Effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.

Skills

Educational setting experience

Excellent organisational ability

Face to face customer service

ICT skills

Education

GCSEs in Mathematics and English

Tools

Resource ordering

Job description

Hours of work: 37 Hours

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.

Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026

Rye College, The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7NQ

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting.
• Have a good standard of education in particular Mathematics and English.
• Have the ability to multi-task under pressure and able to juggle tasks at once.
• Have excellent organisational ability and the ability to effectively prioritise workload.
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills/experience.
• Have experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers.
• Have excellent attention to detail, who picks up on mistakes and rectifies problems before they arise.
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the college.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Have integrity, optimism, and a good sense of humour.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
• A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging, and thoughtful.

Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.