Secondary Teaching Assistant - Autism Facility (Hailsham Community College)

Job introduction

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: 9am Tuesday 22 April 2025

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

Hailsham Community College

Battle Road

Hailsham

East Sussex

BN27 1DT

Phone:    01323 841468

Email:     jobvacancies@hccat.net

Website: www.hccat.net

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the role

Teaching Assistant (Autism Facility) – required to start as soon as possible.

Teaching Assistant:  30 hours per week – Term Time Only – Monday to Friday 08.45am to 15.15pm.

Salary: Single Status Grade 3 – £24,027 per annum (pro rata) 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.

Job Pack – Teaching Assistant 2 (ASD) – April 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 job.vacancies@hccat.net

Closing date: 9.00am, Tuesday 22 April 2025 

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

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 www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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.