East Sussex County Council
Teaching Assistant 2 (New Horizons School)
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Teaching Assistant 2
Position: Teaching Assistant 2
Type: Permanent - Term Time Only
Hours: 30 hours per week
Weeks Worked/Paid: 39/46.2
Salary: Pro-rata starting from £18,451 per annum (FTE Grade 3/SSP7 £25,614)
About the Role
New Horizons School in St Leonards-on-Sea is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is innovative, enthusiastic, and empathetic towards children with SEN.
Responsibilities
- Enjoys being part of a tutor team that supports pupils to learn inside and outside of the classroom.
- Understands the benefits of a bespoke curriculum for vulnerable, hard to reach children.
- Effectively manages pupils in the classroom and outdoors in a range of contexts.
- Secures a range of coaching qualifications and outdoor skills as part of personal CPD.
- Reflects on their own practice to improve the outcomes for pupils.
Requirements
- A highly skilled communicator.
- Prepared to manage pupils with a range of complex needs.
- Can inspire and motivate pupils to want to learn new skills.
- Calm, consistent, and has high expectations.
- Follows the School structure, policies, and procedures with the highest level of consistency.
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Working Pattern
Two days per week, Monday to Friday, from at least 08:30/45am to 15/15:15pm, term time only. Working hours to be discussed at interview and agreed upon successful appointment.
Benefits
- Free daily lunch.
- Friendly and supportive team.
- Highly valued professional development.
- Strong induction, ECT, and unqualified teacher programmes.
Application Process
For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: https://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies-1
The closing date for completed applications is by midday, Wednesday 14th October 2026.
Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk.
Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
About New Horizons School and SABDEN
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For further information about New Horizons School and SABDEN, please visit our website here: https://www.sabden.org.uk/
Safeguarding and Welfare
The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Services.
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. For further information about 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.
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