Teaching Assistant

London South East Academies Trust; South Heighton; On-site; GBP 17,112 - 20,915; Part time

Job summary

London South East Academies Trust in Newhaven is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils and help them overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to promote inclusion, positive behaviour and holistic development.

The role involves classroom and small-group support, with opportunities for professional development. It is a permanent, part-time post (32.5 hours per week, term-time only, 39 weeks).

Qualifications

• Good standard of education, including English and Maths.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom, one-to-one and in small groups.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Promote confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Work alongside a committed and supportive team.
• Access opportunities for professional development and training.

Skills

Pupil support

One-to-one support

Teamwork

Communication

Inclusion and safeguarding

Job description

About the role

Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant!

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential? East Sussex Academy is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our growing team.

Locations: Newhaven. Salary: From £19,014 actual salary per annum (depending on experience). Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks). Contract: Permanent.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored support for pupils, helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally. You will build positive relationships, promote inclusion, support behaviour for learning and make a real difference to young people's lives.

• Support pupils in the classroom, one-to-one and in small groups
• Help students overcome barriers to learning
• Promote confidence, independence and positive behaviour
• Work alongside a committed and supportive team
• Access opportunities for professional development and training

We're looking for individuals who:

• Have a good standard of education, including English and Maths
• Can build positive relationships with children and young people
• Are patient, resilient and empathetic
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Share our commitment to inclusion and safeguarding

Closing Date: 21 September 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews: 25 September 2026.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

If a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date.

All appointments are subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer.