Teaching Assistant (The Southfield Trust)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Term-time hours

Salary £17,943 (pro rata)

Job summary

The Southfield Trust in Eastbourne is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support teachers and engage with SEN pupils across six sites. The role is term-time only with a 30-hour week and a one-year fixed term contract. Salary is £17,943 (pro rata to 25,614 FTE).

You will assist in lessons, support individual students, monitor progress and help manage classroom resources. DBS clearance and safeguarding checks are part of pre-employment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
• Passion for education and well-being of children.
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Responsibilities

• As a Teaching Assistant, assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons.
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• Provide support to individual students or small groups to help them understand the material and complete tasks.
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• Help create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
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• Monitor and record student progress.
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• Assist with management of classroom resources and setup.
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• Provide personal care.
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• May be required to work at any of six sites.

Skills

Passion for education

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Patience

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

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

Fixed-term for: 1 year

Closing date: Midday Friday 02 October 2026

The Southfield Trust
3 Broadwater Way
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 9PZ

Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.

Join Our Team

The Southfield Multi Academy Trust consists of four outstanding special schools across six sites; South Downs School, The Lindfield School, Hazel Court School and Summerdown School. All provide the best possible educational opportunities for all its SEN learners and their families.

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Staff Wellbeing - Free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Opportunities for professional development
• A dynamic and creative work environment
• An actual salary of £17,943, based on Single Status Grade 3.7 / £25,614 (fte).
• Term time only. Hours are approx. 08:40 - 15:10, five days (30hrs) a week, dependent on site.
• One-year fixed term contract with potential to extend.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our teachers and engaging with our pupils. Your responsibilities will include:

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

About You

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A genuine passion for education and the well-being of children
• A knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent) are desirable but not essential

We do not accept CVs. We are unable to offer overseas sponsorship.

We look forward to receiving your application which can be sent to: [e-mail] The Southfield Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory DBS Enhanced clearance and references. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

ABOUT US

Additional Information
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.