The Role of the Teaching Assistant
The purpose of this role is to support the classroom teacher in raising student achievement and fostering a positive learning environment. You will provide direct, impactful support to individuals and small groups with a particular focus on students requiring additional learning or behavioral guidance, to ensure all pupils can confidently engage with the secondary curriculum. Your work will bridge the gap between teaching and understanding, helping students develop the vital skills and independence needed for academic and personal growth.
About The Kemnal Academies Trust
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the largest and most established multi-academy trusts in the country. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, colleagues benefit from access to a wide network of professional support, collaboration, and development opportunities across a family of schools committed to excellence in education. The Trust is dedicated to investing in its people, providing high-quality training, career progression opportunities, and a strong culture of teamwork and innovation. Joining The Kemnal Academies Trust means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values inclusion, ambition, and continuous improvement, where staff are empowered to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
About The Academy Selsey:
The Academy Selsey is a welcoming and ambitious 11–16 secondary school at the heart of the Selsey community, serving families across the Manhood Peninsula and the wider Chichester area. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), the school combines a strong community ethos with the advantages of a wider network of collaboration and support. Operating as a close-knit, inclusive, and supportive environment, it is a place where young people are inspired to live out our motto of "Pride in Excellence" and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality education through a broad and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, supported by modern, purpose-built facilities and dedicated colleagues
Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:
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To promote the students’ learning, confidence and independence.
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To liaise with parents, write reports and IEP’s and attend support strategy meetings as required.
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To work with the Special Needs Team supporting the learning and/or emotional needs of students on the Individual Needs Register at School Support and those with Education, Health and Care Plans.
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Provide written reports for Annual Reviews and attending meetings where appropriate.
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Draw on knowledge of various forms of educational and social needs, to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the students concerned.
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Develop a working knowledge of the student’s statement including educational objectives and targets.
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Contribute to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Behaviour Plan (IBP), including negotiating, monitoring and reviewing targets and attending support strategy meetings.
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Support individuals or small groups of students withdrawn from lessons.
What We’re Looking For:
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An exceptional classroom practitioner with consistently high expectations for student engagement, behavior, and academic progress.
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Someone who can work collaboratively to support colleagues within the department, helping to deliver targeted interventions and adapt learning materials.
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Experience of contributing to improved student outcomes, particularly when supporting individuals or small groups with diverse learning needs.
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A reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development and eager to adopt evidence-informed strategies for student support.
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Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a proven ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students, staff, and parents.
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A reliable team player who is ready to work closely with classroom teachers and the wider department to help drive student success.
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Someone with the confidence and initiative to lead on key areas of small-group interventions, resource preparation, or extracurricular enrichment.
As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy:
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Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust
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Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
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Generous Pension Scheme: Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing
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Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme
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Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities
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Tailored CPD: Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression
To find out more, visit our website here or contact the school office on 01243 602558 or
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
