Part-Time Teaching Assistant
Part-Time Teaching Assistant - The Academy Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex
Fixed Term until January 29th 2027
The Role of the Teaching Assistant
To work with the Special Needs Team supporting the learning and/or emotional needs of students on the Individual Needs Register at School Support and those with Education, Health and Care Plans. This involves working in a variety of ways to support a diversity of difficulties which may include some personal care. To promote the students’ learning, confidence and independence. To liaise with parents, write reports and IEP’s and attend support strategy meetings as required.
About The Kemnal Academies Trust and The Academy Selsey
The Kemnal Academies Trust is one of the country’s largest multi-academy trusts, dedicated to staff development, high-quality training, and a strong culture of innovation. As part of the Trust, The Academy Selsey is a welcoming 11–16 secondary school serving families across the Manhood Peninsula and Chichester area. Operating in modern, purpose-built facilities, the academy offers an inclusive, close-knit environment and a broad Key Stage 3–4 curriculum, inspiring students to live out its motto, "Pride in Excellence," while empowering staff to make a lasting difference.
Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant
- Draw on knowledge of various forms of educational and social needs, to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the students concerned.
- Develop a working knowledge of the student’s statement including educational objectives and targets.
- Contribute to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Behaviour Plan (IBP), including negotiating, monitoring and reviewing targets and attending support strategy meetings.
- Support individuals or small groups of students withdrawn from lessons.
- Promote the student’s self-esteem and confidence.
- Develop a good working relationship and work co-operatively with subject teachers.
- Establish a supportive relationship with the students.
- Supporting staff to achieve constructive working relationships with students.
- Act as a reading or amanuensis for SEN students during examinations.
- Complete and file student support records.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in an educational or care setting.
- Familiarity with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and implementing individual target outcomes.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach, with the ability to maintain a calm presence under pressure.
- Strong communication skills, able to build warm, trusting relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
- Flexibility and adaptability to adjust activities on the fly based on a child's mood, focus, or energy level.
- Proactive mindset, able to take initiative to support the class teacher while keeping the pupil’s individual needs at the centre.
As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy:
- Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust
- Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
- Generous Pension Scheme: Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing
- Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme
- Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities
- Tailored CPD: Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression
To find out more, visit our website here or contact the school office on 01243 602558 or
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.