SEN Teaching Assistant
15 days ago
Newhaven
Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision \n Location: Newhaven, East Sussex Pay: £120 per day Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm Contract: Supply Booking (Immediate Start Available) \n Make a Real Difference Every Day \n We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Alternative Provision in Newhaven. This setting is dedicated to supporting young people who may have struggled in mainstream education, providing a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment where pupils can rebuild confidence and achieve positive outcomes. \n The school is part of a well-established multi-academy trust committed to delivering high-quality education and support for children and young people across East Sussex. Pupils benefit from tailored learning pathways, strong pastoral support, and a child-centred approach designed to help every learner reach their potential. \n \n The Role \n As a Teaching Assistant, you will: \n\n • Support students both inside and outside the classroom\n, • Assist with the delivery of engaging learning activities\n, • Help manage behaviour positively and consistently\n, • Build strong relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress\n, • Provide emotional and pastoral support where required\n, • Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider support team\n\n \n Ideal Candidate \n We're looking for individuals who: \n\n • Have experience working with children or young people\n, • Are confident, patient, and resilient\n, • Can build positive relationships and act as a strong role model\n, • Have experience within education, youth work, care, residential settings, or support work (desirable but not essential)\n, • Are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning\n\n \n What's on Offer? \n £120 per day \n School hours of 8:30am - 3:30pm \n Rewarding opportunity supporting vulnerable young people \n Welcoming and supportive team environment \n Valuable experience within a specialist educational setting \n \n If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely impact young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. \n Safeguarding Commitment \n The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures. \n \n