Teaching Assistant
Reed
£90–£95 per day
Hailsham, East Sussex
Full time
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
About Reed
Reed is a recruitment agency.
Job description from Reed
Job Description
Teaching Assistant- Location: Hailsham
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Working Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00
- Salary: £90-£95
We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistants to join a special school. You will be working under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support in the classroom management. This role is crucial in developing and improving the learning for children who require a nurturing approach to achieve the best possible outcomes. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with SEMH and associated needs, aiming to prepare each child for a confident and successful future.
Day to day of the role:- Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
- Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs.
- Encourage pupils to interact and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Participate in students’ behaviour programmes and be aware of their Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).
- Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour and undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Ability to react constructively to challenging situations.
- Experience in dealing with emotional and physical challenges presented by pupils.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
- Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.
- Competitive salary with term time working hours.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Being part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Contributing to the development and improvement of educational provisions.
To apply for the Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Job insights from Breakroom
Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support teachers in the classroom
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and teach children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
Map
Hailsham, East Sussex
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What employees say
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Reed pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
88% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Reed pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
69% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Reed get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
84% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Reed pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
69% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Reed do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
38% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Reed?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 56% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 25% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 6% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 13% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Reed worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Good
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Reed workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
70% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Good
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for Reed workers to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
88% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Reed?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
86% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Reed managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
71% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Reed?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
74% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Reed feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Reed get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
34% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Reed?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
51% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Reed enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
86% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Reed recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Reed?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Okay
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Reed?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do people think Reed head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
59% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Reed is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Reed employees say about their job
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Best thing
I know what I'm doing faily
Worst thing
Management, lack of progression, pay, workload
Administrator at Reed, November 2024
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Best thing
The children
Worst thing
The team I work with
Employee at Reed, June 2024
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