Teaching Assistant

Engage Partners Limited; Lewes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education is partnering with a secondary school in Brighton to recruit a Learning Support Assistant. The role involves 1:1 support for students with diverse needs, including Autism and ADHD, within a nurturing school environment reachable by public transport.

Applications are welcome from candidates with a range of experience; experience with primary-age students is an advantage and the post could suit those aiming to become teachers or pursuing Youth Worker or Behaviour Mentor roles in

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with diverse needs is desirable.
• Experience with SEN or inclusive education is advantageous.
• Interest in pursuing a teaching career or related education roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students with Autism and ADHD.
• Confidently manage behaviour and support learning.
• Build professional relationships with students to support engagement.
• Assist with curriculum delivery and classroom activities.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Student support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Required for School based in Brighton

Engage Education is working with a secondary school in Brighton to recruit a learning support assistant. The school is accessible by public transport and focuses on providing nurturing support for their learners.

Applications for the position are welcome from candidates with a range of experience, although previous experience working with primary-age students is an advantage.

This role will be working 1:1 with a range of children with differing needs, including Autism and ADHD.

If you are a future/aspiring teacher, or an experienced SEN teaching assistant this opportunity could be ideal for you. In addition, if you are passionate about working with children or have experience as a Youth Worker or Behaviour Mentor and you are interested in education, please do apply.

This role is to start in October 2026

You will:

• Have experience working with students aged 5-11 or 11-16
• Be confident managing behaviour
• Be able to demonstrate your ability to build professional relationships with students
• Have a fun but firm presence
• Have an interest in education

Applications are encouraged from

• Sports coaches
• Youth workers
• Behaviour Mentors
• SEN Teaching Assistants

Highlights of becoming an Engage Teaching Assistant

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Develop your knowledge of the national curriculum
• Ideal post for graduates looking to move into a career in teaching

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
• Referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 5 days or more.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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