Teaching Assistant

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., As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our teachers and engaging with our pupils.,

• 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
  
  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
  
  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 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 fulltime figure (£22,737) and is £15,927 per year.