Teaching Assistant (The Southfield Trust)

Job introduction

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

Closing date: Friday 21 February 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
The Southfield Trust
The Lindfield Trust
Lindfield Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 0BQ

Phone:    01323 921630
Email:     recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com
Website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

 

About the role

Join Our Team 

The Southfield Trust is seeking dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistants to join our vibrant team in a rewarding educational environment. 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 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 

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 

We Offer 

• A supportive and welcoming staff team 
• Opportunities for professional development 
• A dynamic and creative work environment  

Contract

• This is a permanent position subject to a successful probationary year
• The paid hours of work are 30 per week (6 hours each day) - Monday to Friday 
• This is a term time only post which is paid for 45.05 weeks per year.
• As this post is part time / term time only the salary will be pro rata of the full-time figure (£24,027) and is £16,830 per year.

Apply Now 

For more information about the Trust please visit our website:  www.thesouthfieldtrust.com

Visits to a Trust school are encouraged - please email your contact details to the HR team at recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com if you would like to arrange a visit or for more information.

Candidates should be prepared to work at any one of our school sites. 

Please complete a support-staff application form for this post, which can be accessed via the Vacancies tab on our website along with the Job Description and Person Specification. 

• The closing date for this position is midday, on Friday 21st February 2025.
• Interview date TBC. 
• If you do not receive a response to your application by Friday 7th March 2025, you can assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We look forward to receiving your application. We do not accept CVs. Your application will be accepted if sent by email to: recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com 

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.

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

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 www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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.