Secondary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Littlehampton

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people and looking to make a real difference? Do you enjoy helping pupils build confidence, overcome challenges and reach their potential? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to develop your experience within a welcoming school environment?

If you answered yes, this could be the start of your next chapter!

Pink Tile Education is supporting a welcoming secondary school in the Littlehampton area who are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and wants to make a meaningful difference to their education and development. Whether you have previous experience working in a school or have supported children and young people in another setting, we would love to hear from you.

Full-time and part-time roles are available, with working hours between 8:00am and 3:30pm. You will be supported by the school and Pink Tile Education throughout your placement, giving you the opportunity to build your confidence, develop your skills and become a valued member of the school community.

Day to day, you will:

• Provide classroom support to pupils, helping them stay engaged with their learning and encouraging them to participate confidently in lessons and activities.
• Work closely with teachers and school staff, supporting pupils with their individual learning needs and helping create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, offering encouragement, guidance and reassurance while acting as a consistent and supportive adult throughout the school day.
• Support pupils’ wider development, encouraging positive behaviour, communication and social skills while contributing to their overall progress and wellbeing.

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in building positive relationships with secondary-aged pupils.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• A patient, positive and approachable nature.
• Someone who is reliable, adaptable and keen to develop their experience within education.
• A willingness to work as part of a supportive school team.

What’s on offer:

• Full-time and part-time roles available
• Working hours between 8:00am and 3:30pm
• A rewarding role supporting pupils in their education and development
• The opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience
• A welcoming and supportive secondary school environment
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
• The opportunity to develop your skills and experience within the education sector
• Full support from Pink Tile Education
• Role based in the Littlehampton area

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.

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Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”, and our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.

The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks, including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the Update Service.