Teaching Assistant (Level 3) (Cavendish Education Trust: The Cavendish School - Secondary Phase)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) for Cavendish School’s Secondary Phase. The role is term-time only, 32.5 hours per week, with pro rata pay and permanent status. Start date is as soon as possible, with an interview date set for Thursday, 5 November 2026.

The ideal candidate will inspire pupils, build strong relationships, and support learning and welfare across all activities, including SEN support. A positive, collaborative team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Believe in creating strong, positive relationships with the children, developing them personally, socially, emotionally and academically.
• Have the ability and determination to ensure excellent progress and to raise standards.
• Establish and maintain the highest standards
• Inspire, challenge and motivate our pupils
• Have the potential to get the best out of our pupils and can forge positive relationships with children.
• Have excellent organisation and communication skills
• Have a commitment to personal and professional development
• Be a team player who is supportive of colleagues

Responsibilities

• Working under the professional guidance of senior staff (primary and secondary phase) to implement work programmes for individuals/groups which could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas.
• Providing high quality, inclusive, learning experiences and care for all the children.
• To liaise and interact effectively with the teaching staff, parents and carers in order to enable access to learning.
• To support achievement and progress.
• To promote the welfare of all children.
• To share good practice in the classroom setting and at play/lunchtimes.
• To give one to one SEN pupil support and mentoring.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Organisation

Motivation

Relationship building

Commitment to development

Job description

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Monday 02 November 2026

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 3) – (Cavendish School Secondary Phase)

Single Status Grade 4 Points 9-10 Salary £26,016 - £26,427 (pro rata)

Actual Pay £19,742 - £20,054

Term Time Only (incl INSET days) 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant who can inspire and motivate pupils to be the very best that they can be? The role is based in our secondary phase. If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for you.

The Executive Headteacher is looking for highly motivated, committed professionals who are passionate and enthusiastic to join in the continued development and success of our exciting all-through status. If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for you.

The school offers:

• A strong and visionary leadership
• To be part of a vibrant community
• To be part of an exciting environment in our all-through campus
• Cavendish school was identified by OFSTED as being ‘Outstanding’
• Excellent CPD opportunities for all levels and interests
• Staff Wellbeing: a genuine focus on staff wellbeing
• Pupils who are motivated and keen to learn

The ideal candidate will:

• Believe in creating strong, positive relationships with the children, developing them personally, socially, emotionally and academically.
• Have the ability and determination to ensure excellent progress and to raise standards.
• Establish and maintain the highest standards
• Inspire, challenge and motivate our pupils
• Have the potential to get the best out of our pupils and can forge positive relationships with children.
• Have excellent organisation and communication skills
• Have a commitment to personal and professional development
• Be a team player who is supportive of colleagues

The job role consists of:

• Working under the professional guidance of senior staff (primary and secondary phase) to implement work programmes for individuals/groups which could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas.
• Providing high quality, inclusive, learning experiences and care for all the children.
• To liaise and interact effectively with the teaching staff, parents and carers in order to enable access to learning.
• To support achievement and progress.
• To promote the welfare of all children.
• To share good practice in the classroom setting and at play/lunchtimes.
• To give one to one SEN pupil support and mentoring.

Interview date: Thursday 05 November .2026

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an EnhancedDBS checkwith the Disclosure & Barring Services (previouslythe Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the School