Teaching Assistant - Special Support Centre (Temporary)
Felpham Community College, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 8EL20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Term time, part time: 27.5 Hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - up to 12 months
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 7 (pro-rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our recently built Special Support Centre (SSC), for autistic young people, accommodates 12 children with an EHCP, whereby social communication differences are identified as being the primary area of need. We are looking to recruit a highly skilled and knowledgeable TA to work directly with autistic children and young people within the SSC in an autism affirming way, placing the young person at the heart of decision making.
You will work closely with the Lead Teacher and HLTA of the SSC and daily roles will include supporting emotional regulation, supporting young people in lessons across the wider mainstream school environment, facilitating completion of classroom tasks (both across the mainstream setting and within the SSC as necessary) and advocating for neurodiversity. This role has an increased level of emotional demands, so the candidate must demonstrate emotional resilience alongside an empathetic nature.
You will maintain accurate records to effectively demonstrate the young person’s achievement and progress and share this information for statutory Annual Review meetings. Due to the complex differences of the young people within the SSC, there is a need for candidates to demonstrate sound interpersonal and communication skill and an understanding of how to communicate with autistic people, using declarative language.
Candidates must display a good knowledge of special educational needs, specifically autism, the double empathy problem and co-occurring neurodiversity’s such as ADHD and Speech and Language differences, although additional training will be available.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to reflect and evaluate their own practice.
What the school offers its staff
Felpham Community College is a thriving 11–18 local authority, mixed comprehensive with over 1500 students on roll and a successful, inclusive Sixth Form. We have high ambitions for our students and staff, and are exceptionally proud of our strong community identity, our values‑driven approach, and our unwavering commitment to improving life chances for all. With modern facilities, talented colleagues and a clear moral purpose, this is a fantastic time to help shape the next stage of our development.
Please visit our website (www.felpham.com) for more information about the school. We ask that candidates submit their application to Jobs@felpham.org.uk as soon as possible as some interviews may take place before the closing date. Visits to the school are welcomed.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Felpham Community College
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1520 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jobs@felpham.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01243 826511
Felpham Community College is a thriving 11–18 local authority, mixed comprehensive with over 1500 students on roll and a successful, inclusive Sixth Form. We have high ambitions for our students and staff, and are exceptionally proud of our strong community identity, our values‑driven approach, and our unwavering commitment to improving life chances for all. With modern facilities, talented colleagues and a clear moral purpose, this is a fantastic time to help shape the next stage of our development.
Arranging a visit to Felpham Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@felpham.org.uk.
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