Salary £16,830 per annum
Closing date 16/05/2025
Contract type Term Time – Permanent
Work pattern Part Time, Hours 30
Job type Support Staff – Education
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 £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.
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.
- 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
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