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Care Assistant

The Southfield Trust

Care Assistant

£15667

The Southfield Trust, Hampden Park, Eastbourne

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 5 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4a18f72342be4d548d6d118aaf353661

Full Job Description

As a Care Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our teaching staff and engaging with our pupils.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering high quality care

  • Assisting students with personal hygiene

  • Helping to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment

  • Monitoring and recording student progress

  • Assisting with the management of classroom resources and setup

    The Southfield Trust is seeking dedicated and passionate Care Assistants to join our vibrant team in a rewarding educational environment., We are looking for candidates who have:

  • A genuine passion for the well-being of children with special educational needs

  • Committed to personal care and the well-being of pupils

  • Skilled in creating a clean and nurturing learning environment

  • A team player who values collaboration and communication

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff

  • Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude

  • Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential

    The Southfield Multi Academy Trust consists of four exceptional special schools which provide the best possible educational opportunities for all its learners and their families.


    • The South Downs and The Lindfield schools joined the Trust at its establishment in April of 2016 having worked closely together for a number of years. Hazel Court School was warmly welcomed into the Trust in September of 2018.

    The Trust opened a new Free School: Summerdown School, in Eastbourne, in September 2022. The Trust now works across four schools and six sites in Eastbourne.

  • A supportive and welcoming staff team

  • Opportunities for professional development

  • A dynamic and creative work environment, This is a fixed term contract until 22nd July 2025 with the possibility of an extension.

  • 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 fulltime figure Single Status 2.4 (£22,366) and is £15,667 per year.