Number of positions

Salary £12.45 per hour

Contract type  Casual

Work pattern  Casual

Hours  Casual

Job type  Support Staff – Education

Closing date N/A.

Join Our Team 

The Southfield Trust is seeking to build a bank of Relief Teaching Assistants to help with ensuring robust cover across our Multi-Academy Trust.

We offer the opportunity to work in an urban setting, supporting a diverse group of SEN students to achieve their full potential.

The Role 

As a Relief 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
  • Casual hours, across all of our six Eastbourne sites.

About You 

We are looking for candidates who have:

  • A genuine passion for education and the well-being of children
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff
  • Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude

We Offer

  • A supportive and welcoming staff team
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • A dynamic and creative work environment
  • Training
  • Casual, flexible hours
  • The hourly rate offered for this post is £12.45 – based on Single Status Grade 3.7 / £24,027.

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