Teaching Assistant (East Sussex Academy)

Job Description

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)

Closing date: Monday 21 September 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

East Sussex Academy
Denton Island
Newhaven
East Sussex
BN9 9BA

Phone: 01273 049656
Email: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk
Website: www.eastsussex.lseat.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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

Further information, including application details, are available from our Office Manager, Harriet Holmes: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact ESA Headteacher, Guy Walsh: guy.walsh@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk

Application Form

Recruitment Pack

About us

Additional Information
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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
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.