Impactful Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Teach South; Rotherfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach South is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant for a full-time role at a secondary school in Bexhill, East Sussex, with an immediate start. The position offers daily engagement with students and close collaboration with teaching staff.

You will work closely with teachers to provide classroom support, offer one-to-one and small-group assistance, and help students stay engaged while building confidence and learning skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker or similar
• Patient, positive and encouraging approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with students
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Genuine interest in supporting young people
• You don't necessarily need previous secondary school experience — relevant experience working with young people will also be considered

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in lessons across the secondary school
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support where required
• Helping students access and understand their learning
• Working alongside teachers to support classroom activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Building positive and professional relationships with students
• Supporting students who may have additional learning needs

Skills

Teaching

Classroom support

One-to-one support

Group support

Job description

Teach South is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant for a full-time role at a secondary school in Bexhill, East Sussex, with an immediate start. The position offers daily engagement with students and close collaboration with teaching staff.

You will work closely with teachers to provide classroom support, offer one-to-one and small-group assistance, and help students stay engaged while building confidence and learning skills.