Teaching Assistant (The Southfield Trust), East Sussex County Council, Eastbourne
Salary of £16,830, based on Single Status Grade 3.7 / £24,027 (fte).
Term time only. Hours are approx 08:40 – 15:10, five days (30hrs) a week, dependent on site.
Closing date: 5th September 2025
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 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
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.
Apply to: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs
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