Part-Time Teaching Assistant (Term-Time) - Support & PD

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Term-time hours only

Job summary

The Southfield Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teachers and pupils across multiple sites in Eastbourne. This part-time, term-time role offers a pro rata salary based on 30 hours per week (08:40–15:10, five days, site dependent) with a permanent contract subject to a six-month probation.

Salary is stated as £17,943 (Single Status Grade 3.7) with potential progression; DBS checks and safeguarding are required.

Qualifications

• Passion for education and wellbeing of children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of lessons.
• Supporting individual students or small groups to help them understand material and complete tasks.
• Helping to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring and recording student progress.
• Assisting with management of classroom resources and setup.
• Providing personal care.
• May be required to work at any of our six sites.

Skills

Passion for education

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Patience

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

The Southfield Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teachers and pupils across multiple sites in Eastbourne. This part-time, term-time role offers a pro rata salary based on 30 hours per week (08:40–15:10, five days, site dependent) with a permanent contract subject to a six-month probation.

Salary is stated as £17,943 (Single Status Grade 3.7) with potential progression; DBS checks and safeguarding are required.