Teaching Assistant 2

TES FE News; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

New Horizons School in St Leonards is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant 2 to join its supportive environment. This role involves assisting students with complex needs through a personalized curriculum, with opportunities for professional development. If you enjoy teamwork and making a difference in children’s lives, this may be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Free daily lunch

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Highly skilled communicator prepared to manage pupils with complex needs.
• Calm, consistent approach with high expectations.
• Ability to inspire and motivate pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Manage classroom behavior and adapt to diverse learning needs.
• Engage in personal development training.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification in education or child care

Job description

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Job Overview

New Horizons School

Teaching Assistant 2

Permanent - Term Time Only

Monday to Friday

30 hours per week

39 weeks worked and 46.2 weeks paid per year

(FTE Grade 3/SSP7 £24,027)

Pro-rata salary starting from 17,308 per annum

Please note we do not accept CVs. For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: http://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust provides specialised education to young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). We are three special schools, a large countywide alternative provision and a vocational free school within East Sussex. We strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.

New Horizons, St Leonards-on-Sea, is seeking to appoint a number of Teaching Assistants across our school, who are innovative, enthusiastic and have empathy towards children with SEN.

You Are Someone Who

• Enjoys being part of a tutor team that supports pupils to learn inside and outside of the classroom.
• Understands the benefits of a bespoke curriculum for vulnerable, hard to reach children.
• Feels they could effectively manage pupils in the classroom and outdoors in a range of contexts.
• Would like to secure a range of coaching qualifications and outdoor skills as part of your personal CPD.
• Is able to reflect on their own practice to improve the outcomes for our pupils.
  
  

You Will Need To Be

• A highly skilled communicator
• Prepared to manage pupils with a range of complex needs
• Can Inspire and Motivate pupils to want to learn new skills
• A person who is calm, consistent and has high expectations
• A person who can follow the School structure, policies and procedures with the highest level of consistency
  
  

The working pattern is five days per week, Monday – Friday, from at least 08:30/45am to 15/15:30pm, term time only. Working hours to be discussed at interview and agreed on successful appointment. We are a friendly and supportive team, with additional benefits, such as free daily lunch.

The successful candidate will be joining a school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our pupils. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment where your professional development is highly valued.

For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: http://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies

Closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 8th July 2025

Please send completed applications to [e-mail] .

Please note we do not accept CVs.

For further information about New Horizons School and the Trust, please visit Sabden’s website here: www.sabden.org.uk

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).

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