Teaching Assistant - Lansdowne Secure Children's Home

Looking for a term time only role? Why not make a real difference through education at Lansdowne Secure Children’s Home, get involved today!

At Lansdowne, education is about more than learning; it’s about helping young people rebuild confidence, discover their potential and believe in a brighter future. As part of one of only 14 Secure Children’s Homes in England and Wales, you’ll support children with complex needs and significant gaps in their education, helping them take positive steps towards achieving their ambitions.

Working closely with teachers and colleagues across care, health and support services, you’ll help create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment where every achievement matters. From adapting activities and providing one-to-one support to delivering lessons, assessing progress and celebrating success, you’ll play a vital role in making learning accessible, meaningful and enjoyable.

This is a rewarding, term-time-only opportunity to build trusting relationships, support young people’s wellbeing and safeguarding, and help them develop the skills, independence and confidence they need for the future. If you’re passionate about education and want to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who need it most, we’d love to hear from you.

The people we are looking for in this vital position will have:

• QCF level 2 in Maths and English or ability to pass assessment at interview.
• Ability to assist in the recording of lessons and assessment as required by the teacher.
• Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies including physical intervention when required.
• Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to.

Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information.

It is vital that all staff fully understand and undertake their role with professionalism and in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedures. We take our safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously and expect those working with our children to maintain high standards of vigilance, respect, reporting and professional curiosity at all times.

You will be given extensive training and ongoing support to fully undertake this part of your role and as such will be held to high standards to help keep children safe

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above, when submitting your CV and cover letter please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Interviews will take place within two weeks of closing date in Hailsham.  Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

Help young people find their voice, build their confidence and unlock their potential through learning.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sarah Goodey - Sarah.goodey@Eastsussex.gov.uk

A workforce for the community, from the community

We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We but particularly encourage those from group that are underrepresented in our current workforce:

Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, men and those who identify as LGBTQ+.  We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills, experience and perspective that each individual brings.

For flexible working choose East Sussex!

“East Sussex is a very good employer. You’re able to work flexibly around childcare and caring responsibilities and that’s really helpful.” Charlotte, Social Worker