Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Are you a resilient, enthusiastic, and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic SEND school in Bexhill, supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups.
This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to go temp-to-perm for the right candidate.
Supporting students with SEND (including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, SLD, and complex needs)
Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, classroom management, and adapting learning materials
Providing 1:1 and small group support both in and out of class
Supporting students with personal care and helping to develop life skills (training provided)
Encouraging independence, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure pupils thrive
A can-do attitude and genuine passion for supporting SEND pupils
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Resilience and emotional maturity – able to handle challenging behaviour calmly and positively
Adaptability and initiative – able to think on your feet and adjust to the needs of the day
Patience and empathy, building trusting relationships with pupils
Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Willingness to support with personal care if required
Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Youth Worker
Care Assistant / Support Worker
Behaviour Mentor / Inclusion Support
Psychology or Education Graduate
Residential Childcare Worker
Sports Coach with SEN exposure
Mental Health Support Worker
Nursery or Early Years Assistant
Location: Bexhill, Hastings
Start: ASAP
Hours: Full-time (term-time)
Contract: Long-term with potential for permanent placement
Valuable experience within a supportive SEND school
Ongoing training and development opportunities
The chance to make a real impact on pupils’ lives
A supportive, welcoming team and leadership
*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*
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