Teaching Assistant

Teach South; Maynard's Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach South is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support students across secondary schools in East Sussex. You will work with teachers to help learners engage with lessons, build confidence and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.

The role is full time, part time or temporary and starts immediately, with term time hours. We welcome graduates considering teacher training or those already experienced with young people.

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic demeanor, patience and strong communication skills preferred.
• Open to graduates considering teacher training or those with experience with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and with their learning
• Work with teachers to help create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Encourage students’ confidence, participation and independence
• Offer support to students who may need additional help

Skills

Patience

Communication

Caring

Teamwork

Education

Graduate

Job description

This Teaching Assistant post with Teach South supports secondary pupils across East Sussex. Offered on a full time, part time or temporary basis, the role runs term time and starts immediately. Pay ranges from £18,241 to £25,614 annually, reflecting the full time equivalent of £25,614. Duties include assisting within classrooms, helping learners engage with lessons, building confidence and working alongside teaching staff to sustain an inclusive setting. Applicants might be graduates contemplating teacher training or those already experienced with young people. A caring, enthusiastic manner, patience and sound communication skills suit this position, which delivers practical school experience while improving students' learning and wellbeing.

Location: East Sussex Hours: Full time, term time Start: Immediate Salary: £25,614 per annum full time equivalent; actual salary £18,241.

We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students across secondary schools in East Sussex. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in education and make a positive difference to young people’s learning and wellbeing. You’ll work with teachers and other staff to help students engage with lessons, build confidence and reach their potential.

What you’ll do

• Support students in the classroom and with their learning
• Work with teachers to help create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Encourage students’ confidence, participation and independence
• Offer support to students who may need additional help

This role could suit you if you

• Are a graduate looking to take your first steps into education before pursuing teacher training,
• Have experience working with children and are keen to bring those skills to a secondary school
• Communicate well and enjoy working as part of a team
• Are patient, positive and committed to helping young people succeed

The role is full time. The salary is £25,614 per annum full time equivalent, with an actual salary of £18,241.