Secondary Teaching Assistant
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Term Time Only)
Start Date: Available Immediately / September Start
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and dynamic secondary school in Chichester. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential.
Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will provide classroom assistance, support students with their learning, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
Assist students individually and in small groups to enhance learning outcomes.
Provide additional support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) where required.
Help manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
Prepare learning materials and classroom resources.
Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
Promote student wellbeing, confidence, and independence.
Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
A positive, patient, and proactive approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with students and staff.
A genuine passion for supporting young people in their education.
Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, or support work would be advantageous.
A welcoming and supportive school environment.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Valuable experience for those considering a career in teaching.
Competitive rates of pay.
Ongoing support from experienced education professionals.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safeguarding requirements. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.
- Long-term stable roles available
- Full training and ongoing support
- Weekly pay
- Competitive daily rates (£90–£110)
- Rewarding, life-changing work
- Opportunities across Sussex SEND schools
*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above
position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work
visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink
Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
- Provide details for us
to complete reference checks before employment.
- Provide an Enhanced DBS
on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can
assist with).
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all
share the view of "Best Fit, Every Time" and our role is to ensure
that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new
employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to
all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of
applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not
contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been
unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for
positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed
calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to
reach you. Thank you.*
