Teaching Assistant

Are you confident working with teenagers and passionate about supporting learning in a dynamic secondary school environment?
We’re seeking dedicated Supply Teaching Assistants to work across Eastbourne’s secondary schools, providing flexible, day-to-day and short-term cover.

What we offer:
✓ Flexible work that fits around your availability
✓ Opportunities in a range of secondary subjects and year groups
✓ Competitive daily rates
✓ Supportive, knowledgeable team
✓ Valuable experience for those considering a future teaching career

Your role may include:
• Supporting pupils in KS3–KS4 lessons
• Assisting with behaviour management and classroom routines
• Providing 1:1 or small-group support
• Helping students with a range of learning needs
• Working proactively with teachers to create a positive learning environment

What we’re looking for:
• Confident, adaptable individuals who enjoy working with young people
• Experience with secondary-aged students (in school or similar settings)
• Strong communication, patience, and a calm approach
• Reliability and the ability to step into new classrooms confidently

If you're passionate about helping secondary students achieve their best, we’d love to have you on board.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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