Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Secondary Alternative Provision Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience Are you passionate about supporting young people who need a different approach to education? We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Alternative Provision in Littlehampton, working with secondary-aged pupils from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient, and committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. The provision supports students who may have experienced challenges within mainstream education, including social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), behavioural difficulties, or other additional support needs. The Role • Supporting secondary-aged pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. • Encouraging engagement with learning and promoting positive behaviour. • Assisting teaching staff with the delivery of lessons and activities. • Building positive, trusting relationships with students. • Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development. • Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment. • Monitoring progress and providing feedback to the teaching team. The Ideal Candidate Will Have • Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people. • A calm, patient, and resilient approach. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • The ability to build positive relationships and set clear boundaries. • A genuine desire to support vulnerable young people. • Confidence working with students who may display challenging behaviour. Desirable Experience • Previous experience within an Alternative Provision, PRU, SEN, or SEMH setting. • Youth work, mentoring, coaching, care, or support work experience. • Behaviour management experience. • Team Teach or other relevant training (although training can be provided). What We Offer • A rewarding role where you can make a real difference. • A supportive and experienced staff team. • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. • Competitive rates of pay. • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement. If you are looking for a meaningful role supporting secondary-aged pupils and helping them succeed both in and out of the classroom, we would love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.