We are looking to recruit a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant on behalf of a specialist unit based in Newhaven. The Teaching Assistant role is due to start immediately on a full time basis until at least July 2022.

The Teaching Assistant will be working with boys across Key Stage 3 and 4 who are in a care setting, you will be supporting them in the school classroom as a general classroom Teaching Assistant and on a 1:1 basis. The Teaching Assistant will be working alongside experienced classroom teachers and additional Teaching Assistants.

The school is a small unit for boys attached to a residential care setting, it is a unique setting that are highly effective in supporting complex children who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. The unit cater to students aged between 11 – 16 who have SEMH needs.

The school aims to motivate children and young people to engage with education and overcome barriers to learning whilst inspiring learners to make positive life choices.

• Ideally have experience within a SEND environment but this isn’t essential
• Have excellent behaviour management
• Have experience working with children aged between 11 -18
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.

• Recent experience supporting secondary aged pupils

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.