Teaching Assistant - Mainstream (Robertsbridge Community College)

East Sussex County Council; Robertsbridge; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Robertsbridge Community College, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant (Mainstream) on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. The role offers 32.5 hours per week during term-time, with pro rata salary for the period.

We are looking for an energetic, adaptable team player with ICT aptitude and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil development. The successful candidate will support learners, including SEND students, work with colleagues to create an inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working in an educational setting.
• Experience of working with SEND learners with autism and SPLD needs.
• Multi-task under pressure and juggle many tasks at once.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload.
• Excellent face to face customer service skills or experience.
• Pay attention to detail, pick up on oversights and rectify problems before they arise.
• Act with discretion, handling extremely confidential information.
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the organisation.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation; Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; and
• Be dedicated and flexible, with commitment to continual improvement.

Skills

Educational setting

SEND learners

Multi-tasking

Organisational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Discretion

Team player

ICT skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 32.5 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)

Fixed term: Until 31 August 2027

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Robertsbridge Community College

Knelle Road

Robertsbridge

East Sussex

TN32 5EA

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.robertsbridge.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Teaching Assistant (Mainstream)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teaching Assistant (Facility) to join our highly motivated team on a fixed term basis.

Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting;
• Have experience of working with SEND learners with autism and SPLD needs;
• Multi-task under pressure and juggle many tasks at once;
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload;
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills or experience;
• Pay attention to detail, pick up on oversights and rectify problems before they arise;
• Act with discretion, handling extremely confidential information;
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the organisation;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation; Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; and
• Be dedicated and flexible, with commitment to continual improvement.

In return, we offer:

• A workplace that is future focused with potential for professional growth as we continue to grow;
• A skilled and experienced team of professionals;
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the pupils life chances.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 21 September 2026

Interviews and task activities: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Please note CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form. A signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our school prior to application.

Robertsbridge Community College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Recruitment Pack

Application Form

ABOUT US

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the 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 .

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.