Teaching Assistant 3 Mentor (The Workplace Alternative Provision Free School)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide classroom and pastoral support. The role involves mentoring students in vocational areas like Automotive, Construction, or Sport, and requires building positive relationships to aid engagement. A supportive team atmosphere and benefits such as free lunch are part of the package. The position is term-time only for 32.5 hours each week, starting at a pro rata salary of £19,654.

Benefits

Free daily lunch

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in Automotive, Construction, or Sport.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and develop meaningful programmes.
• Supervise classes and support students in vocational areas.
• Champion students who struggle with mainstream education.

Skills

Experience in Automotive

Ability to build relationships

Interest in Construction

Job description

Overview

The Workplace is an aspirational and innovative Alternative Provision Free School in East Sussex. The Workplace provides industry relevant education for students in year 9-11 which is high quality, based on partnerships and focussed on enterprise. It offers students a strong grounding in Maths, English, Science and Enterprise alongside quality provision in one of six vocational areas (Hairdressing & Barbering, Hospitality & Catering, Multi-trades construction, Automotive, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity).

Students who access The Workplace come from across East Sussex and have been identified as at being at risk of disengagement from their commissioning school. We have high expectations of students via Workplace standards, to suitably prepare them for post-16 and the wider world of work. Staff work with employers across industry to ensure that classroom practice replicates the world of work and ensure students develop relevant skills and knowledge.

Role

Teaching Assistant 3 - Mentor. Permanent, Term Time Only. 32.5 hours per week; 39 weeks worked per year / 46.20 weeks paid per year. Grade 4 - SSP 9-10 (FTE £25,185 to £25,583). Pro rata starting salary from £19,654 p.a.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support, pastoral support and work with class teachers to develop meaningful programmes.
• Sometimes supervise classes to cover staff absence, working in small teams to deliver quality cover classes.
• Support students in a number of vocational areas and core subjects, with emphasis on mentoring in Automotive, Construction or Sport.
• Develop and sustain meaningful relationships and champion students who have struggled to access mainstream education.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in one of the following areas: Automotive, Construction, or Sport.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

Working hours & benefits

Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm. We offer a warm, friendly and supportive team with benefits such as free daily lunch.

How to apply

Closing date: 12:00pm Tuesday 7 October 2025. For an application pack, please visit the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust vacancies page. Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail]. CVs will not be accepted.

Contact

The Workplace Alternative Provision Free School, Down Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4HS. Phone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Website: sabden.org.uk

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff will be expected to hold or obtain an enhanced DBS check. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting safeguarding and welfare of children and must work in accordance with the school\'s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.