Job Description

Hours of work: 20 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: 12pm Tuesday 18 November 2025


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


The Workplace Alternative Provision Free School


Down Road


Bexhill on Sea


East Sussex


TN39 4HS


Phone: 01323 691000


Email: recruitment@sabden.org.uk


Website: www.sabden.org.uk


The Workplace


Teaching Assistant 3 - Mentor's


Permanent - Term Time Only


32.5 hours per week


39 weeks worked per year/46.20 weeks paid per year


Grade 4 - SSP 9-10 (FTE 25,185 to 25,583)


Pro rata starting salary from 19,654 p.a.


The Workplace is an aspirational and innovative Alternative Provision Free School in East Sussex. The Workplace provides industry relevant education for students in year 9-11 which is high quality, based on partnerships and focussed on enterprise. It offers students a strong grounding in Maths, English, Science and Enterprise alongside quality provision in one of six vocational areas (Hairdressing & Barbering, Hospitality & Catering, Multi-trades construction, Automotive, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity).


Students who access The Workplace come from across East Sussex and have been identified as at being at risk of disengagement from their commissioning school. We have high expectations of students via Workplace standards, to suitably prepare them for post-16 and the wider world of work. Staff work with employers across industry to ensure that classroom practice replicates the world of work and ensure students develop relevant skills and knowledge.


The role of the Teaching Assistant 3 - Mentor is a key position, supporting students in a number of vocational areas and core subjects. Mentors offer classroom support, pastoral support and work with class teachers to develop meaningful programmes. They sometime supervise classes to cover staff absence, working in small teams to deliver quality cover classes. Whilst experience of working with young people would be advantageous, the ability to develop and sustain meaningful relationships and champion students who have struggled to access mainstream education is key.


We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant 3 Mentor with experience or an interest in one of the following areas:
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Automotive
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Construction
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Sport


The hours of work are Monday - Friday, 8.30am -3.30pm. We are a warm, friendly and supportive team, with additional benefits, such as free daily lunch.


The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our students. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued and your wellbeing is paramount.


To find out more about the Trust and The Workplace, please visit SABDEN's website here: www.sabden.org.uk


For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies


The closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 18th November 2025.


Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk .


Please note CVs will not be accepted.


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 Debarring.



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.