Teaching Assistant 2 (Cuckmere House School)

East-Sussex-County-Council; Seaford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cuckmere House School, Seaford, part of SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant 2 to support teachers and pupils across the school. The role is 30 hours per week, term-time only, with 39 weeks worked and 46.2 weeks paid per year, and a pro-rata starting salary of £18,451 per annum.

The successful candidate will be innovative, enthusiastic and flexible, with an interest in child development and safeguarding procedures. Training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will support teachers in delivering the curriculum.
• Be innovative, enthusiastic and flexible.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the delivery of the curriculum.
• Assist in preparation of learning resources and materials.
• Model positive behaviours and professional conduct.
• Support pupils across lessons and activities.
• Work with vulnerable learners with empathy and resilience.

Skills

Pupil support

Flexible/adaptable

Child development knowledge

Safeguarding/child protection

Job description

Hours of work: 30 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 12pm Tuesday 8 September 2026

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Cuckmere House School
Teaching Assistant 2
Permanent - Term Time Only
30 hours per week
39 weeks worked per year, 46.20 weeks paid per year
(FTE Grade 3 £25,614)
Pro-rata salary starting from £18,451 per annum

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, based across East Sussex, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools, and we strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.

Cuckmere House, based in Seaford, is part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust and is a 'good' SEMH Special school and ASC provision. We are passionate about creating a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters respect for others, develops resilience, promotes high expectations and prepares young people for successful futures.

We are seeking to recruit a number of Teaching Assistants to work across the whole school. The main responsibility of the post will be to support teachers in the delivery of the curriculum, both by directly working with pupils and assisting in preparation of resources. The ideal candidate should be innovative, enthusiastic, flexible, have an interest and knowledge of child development and an understanding of child protection procedures. You will be role models for our pupils at all times and should be able to demonstrate how you would model expected behaviours.

Our young people have social, emotional and mental health needs and therefore, resilience and a good sense of humour would be beneficial. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sensitive and empathic approach to working with young males. While some experience of working with vulnerable young people is preferable, it is not essential and appropriate training will be provided for the right candidate.

The working pattern is Monday - Friday, term time only, with the working hours/ pattern to be discussed at interview and agreed on successful appointment. We are a friendly and supportive team, with additional benefits, such as free daily lunch.

The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our pupils. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued. The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust are also committed to professional development and have strong induction, ECT and unqualified teacher programmes.

The closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 8th September 2026

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring.