Job Description

Come join our thriving 2-19 all-through College

Our two-form entry primary phase opened in September 2019 and we have now completed our brand new state-of-the-art development on the secondary site. New facilities include a three-storey teaching block containing 22 classrooms and SEND hub, a fully refurbished Post 16 Learning Centre and a floodlit all-weather sports pitch to complement our already extensive sporting facilities.

Teaching Assistant 2 (Autism Facility)

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required to start September 2025

Hours:

30 hours per week - Term Time Only - Monday to Friday 08.45am to 15.15pm

Salary:

Single Status Grade 3 - 24,027 pro rated, actual salary 16,877

Contract:

Permanent



We are looking for passionate, adaptable and committed Teaching Assistants to join our team supporting students from our specialist Autism Facility. The successful candidates will be working with students with learning, communication and emotional needs. Experience and knowledge of supporting students with Autism is an advantage but not essential. Training will be provided.



We are seeking calm and proactive individuals with the skills to create a positive learning environment whereby students are engaged, motivated and supported to access the mainstream curriculum and be successful. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.



Previous experience in a similar role and a good standard of education would be advantageous.

We can offer:

A school committed to consistency and sustained improvement A hardworking and dedicated team A friendly and supportive atmosphere A supportive Leadership Team Cycle to work Scheme The opportunity to join our Corporate Membership to Benenden Health Care, where the Academy pays for half the membership. The membership to the scheme will allow each participating member to request a wide range of discretionary health care services. The opportunity to pay into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK.

Hailsham Secondary - Teaching Assistant 2 (ASD) - Recruitment Pack 2025


Application Form (PDF) Application Form (Word docx) HCCAT Guidance Notes for Completion of Application Form

To apply, please download the relevant application form from our website above, completed applications can be emailed to

Closing date:

9.00am, Friday 20 June 2025


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. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for this Academy. We are also required by law to ensure that any prospective employee is legally entitled to live and work in the UK. You will be required to provide documentation as evidence. Other conditions of employment may apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity and positively welcome applications form all sections of the community.


This post is also covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2009 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2009 Regulations. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023 shortlisted applicants may be subject to an online search as part of due diligence checks.