Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS pension

Cycle Scheme

Home Electronics Scheme

Wellbeing support

Employee Discounts

Season Ticket Loan

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Brantridge School, part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust, is a specialist setting for boys aged 5 to 11 with SEMH and ASC needs near Haywards Heath. The role supports teachers in delivering inclusive lessons, working with pupils individually or in small groups, and enforcing positive behaviour strategies within a safe learning environment.

It is a 36-hour per week term-time-only position with a 12-month fixed term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• An understanding of, or interest in, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• A positive and proactive attitude with a commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to support their learning, development and engagement.
• Assist in implementing behaviour strategies that support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Help create and maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment.
• Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and wider staff team.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Patience

Strong communication

Job description

Salary: S2, SP 14-20 (£23,466.87- £24,943.99) (FTE £27,405-£29,130) - 12 months fixed term
Location: Brantridge School, Staplefield Place, RH17 6EQ
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week term time only

Brantridge School is a specialist setting for boys aged 5 to 11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC). Nestled in the Sussex Weald near Haywards Heath, the school is based in a beautifully adapted country manor house surrounded by expansive grounds, an ideal environment for learning and growth. Our pupils benefit from a rich and engaging curriculum, including an exciting on‑site outdoor learning programme. At Brantridge School, we take pride in offering a flexible, personalised approach that supports every child as an individual, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally. Dedicated and experienced staff work with families to ensure children make real progress at Brantridge School, and parental feedback is overwhelmingly positive on the child-centred approach and flexibility of the staff team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to support their learning, development and engagement.
• Assist in implementing behaviour strategies that support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Help create and maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment.
• Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and wider staff team.

Key Requirements

• Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• An understanding of, or interest in, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• A positive and proactive attitude with a commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Rewards & Benefits

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and Free Virtual GP Appointments
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Find out what makes Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust a truly rewarding place to work – visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to learn more about our values, opportunities and the difference our staff make every day.

Our Trust: Brantridge School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.

We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.

Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.

As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.

It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.

Closing Date: 20th November 2026

Interviews will take place on: w/c 30th November 2026

To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.

To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.