Teaching Assistant - Secondary - St Anthony's School

West Sussex County Council; Bohortha; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local special school in Chichester is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support learners with complex needs. The role involves working alongside staff and supporting students in individual and small group settings, as well as undertaking administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a commitment to personalized learning and have skills in working with challenging young people. This is a permanent role requiring 30 hours of work per week during term time.

Benefits

Supportive team with a passion for continuous improvement

Commitment to professional development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with challenging and vulnerable young people.
• Passion for personalized learning.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning both in the classroom and in small groups.
• Work individually with pupils with complex needs.
• Undertake administrative tasks to support teaching.

Skills

Effective working with challenging young people

Passionate about personalized learning

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Adaptability and willingness to learn

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

St Anthony's is an outstanding special school that caters for pupils aged 4-16 years with complex learning needs. The school is highly regarded in the community. Currently the school is one of the lead schools in 'Novio' which is part of the West Sussex SEN hub initiative supporting pupils with SEND in mainstream education.

Job Details

• Location: Chichester
• Salary: £17,871 per year
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: 30 hours per week term time only + 1 weeks INSET
• Interviews: 21/10/2025

Responsibilities

We are seeking enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistants to support students\' learning. The Teaching Assistant will work alongside staff in the Secondary Department to support pupils with complex needs in the classroom, in small groups and on an individual basis. An interest and/or experience in working with Autism would be desirable. They will also undertake a range of administrative tasks that support the teaching and learning within the school. In their application, candidates should indicate their areas of curriculum interest.

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to work effectively with challenging and vulnerable young people
• Is passionate about personalised learning
• Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Shares and delivers our vision to be an outstanding school
• Is adaptable and willing to learn
• Works hard and is self-motivated

We can offer you

• A supportive team with a passion for continuous improvement
• A commitment to professional development
• A collaborative working environment

Further Information

St Anthony's School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Further details and an application form can be obtained via the St Anthony's School website. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to. Should you have any questions regarding the role, or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 785965.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES: Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. The reference number for this role is SCHO01041.