Description Hours of work: 30 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: Friday 7 November 2025 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: East Sussex Academy Denton Island Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9BA Phone: 07702672925 Email: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk Website: www.eastsussex.lseat.org.uk Please note, we do not accept CVs. Teaching Assistant required for East Sussex Academy, Newhaven (Secondary) We are looking for an inspired teaching assistant to join our new school, for pupils aged 11-16. You should have a passion for learning, be highly motivated, work well as part of a team and be committed to engaging with pupils in a positive, calm and caring way. We can offer you the opportunity to make life-changing differences to children, and work with a supportive, caring, dedicated staff and governing body. This post is for 30 hours a week. About Us We are the newly commissioned Alternative Provision in East Sussex for pupils who have been permanently excluded from school or are at high risk of permanent exclusion. We are in an exciting period of development as we seek to shape our school in order to have an inspirational offer in place for the children in our care. You will be joining us at the very beginning of East Sussex Academy (ESA): you will have the opportunity to shape provision for our pupils, work with forward-thinking staff and join a highly experienced Trust. We are looking for enthusiastic, kind, caring, resilient and dedicated people to join our team. We will offer induction training for new staff and provide ongoing CPD for our team in order to ensure we are at the forefront of educational thinking, with the children at the heart of all we do. We are committed to safeguarding children; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Closing date: Friday 7th November, 12pm Interview date: Week of 10th November Further information, including an informal conversation and application details, are available from the school business manager, Harriet Holmes: Email: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk Office email: newhavenoffice@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk