Type of Position: Teaching Assistant

Sabden; Seaford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Job summary

Cuckmere House, Seaford, part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, is seeking Teaching Assistants to join our all-boys SEMH school. You will support teachers in delivering the curriculum and work directly with pupils, modelling expected behaviours with care and consistency.

The role is permanent, term-time only, 30 hours per week across 39 weeks worked per year (46.20 weeks paid). Pro-rata salary starts from £18,451 per annum, with progression within SSP07 £25,614 FTE grade. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Innovative, enthusiastic and flexible candidate with interest in child development.
• Understanding of child protection procedures.
• Some experience with vulnerable young people preferred; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering the curriculum.
• Directly work with pupils to implement activities and support learning.
• Assist in preparation of teaching resources and materials.

Skills

Innovative

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Child development

Child protection

Job description

Salary: Pro-rata salary starting from £18,451 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday 3rd November 2026

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, SSP07 £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 an 'Outstanding' all-boys SEMH Special school. We are passionate about creating a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters respect for others, develops resilience, promotes high expectations and prepares young males 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 people. 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 (working 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 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 Service (DBS).