Teaching Assistant; East Academy

Teaching Assistant (East Sussex Academy)

Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site)

• Job Identification 3992
• Job Category Education
• Posting Date 07/23/2026, 11:00 PM
• Apply Before 09/20/2026, 11:00 PM
• Locations Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site)
• Enable Applications No
• Working Hours 32.5
• Salary From 19,014
• Salary To 20,699
• Working Pattern Part Time - term time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern:
Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Teaching Assistant required for East Sussex Academy Newhaven (Secondary)

We are looking for an inspired teaching assistant to join our fantastic school, for pupils aged 11-16. You should have a passion for learning, be highly motivated, work well as part of a team and be committed to engaging with pupils in a positive, calm and caring way.

We can offer you the opportunity to make life-changing differences to children, and work with a supportive, caring, dedicated staff and governing body.

This post is for 32.5 hours a week.

We are the newly commissioned Alternative Provision in East Sussex for pupils who have been permanently excluded from school or are at high risk of permanent exclusion.

We are in an exciting period of development as we seek to shape our school in order to have an inspirational offer in place for the children in our care. You will be joining us at an exciting time; you will have the opportunity to shape provision for our pupils, work with forward-thinking staff and join a highly experienced Trust.

We are looking for enthusiastic, kind, caring, resilient and dedicated people to join our team.

We will offer induction training for new staff and provide ongoing CPD for our team in order to ensure we are at the forefront of educational thinking, with the children at the heart of all we do.

We are committed to safeguarding children; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date:
Monday 21st September 2026 (midday)
Interview date:
Friday 25th September 2026

Start date:

2nd November 2026 or sooner

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to .

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.