East Sussex County Council
Relief Teaching Assistant (The Southfield Trust)
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Hours of work: Casual Working pattern: Casual, Term-time only
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Rolling
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
The Southfield Trust
Email: recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com
Website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Join Our Team
The Southfield Trust is seeking to build a bank of Relief Teaching Assistants to help with ensuring robust cover across our Multi-Academy Trust.
We offer the opportunity to work in an urban setting, supporting a diverse group of SEN students to achieve their full potential.
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The Role
As a Relief 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
- Casual hours, across all of our six Eastbourne 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
We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming staff team
- Opportunities for professional development
- A dynamic and creative work environment
- Training
- Casual, flexible hours
- The hourly rate offered for this post is £13.27 - based on Single Status Grade 3.7 / £25,614.
Apply Now
For more information about the Trust please visit our website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com
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. We do not accept CVs.
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We are unable to offer overseas sponsorship.
We look forward to receiving your application which can be sent 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
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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
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.
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