Job Details

Hours of work: 25 Hours per week

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

Fixed term until: 31 August 2017

Closing date: Friday 01 July 2016- 9.00am Interview date: Week Commencing 04 July 2016

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

The Cavendish School Eldon Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1UE

We would like applicants to download the pack from our website and return applications by e-mail 

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

TEACHING ASSISTANT Level 2

Single Status 3 Points 5-7 (14,147-14,925pa pro-rata)

Actual Salary 8,456-8.921

Fixed term to 31 August 2017

We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant in our secondary phase (Year 7 - Year 11 students) with an interest in supporting students’ learning.   You may be working with a number of students, supporting in lessons and in small groups.  You will assist in promoting the learning and personal development of all students, including but not exclusively, those with special educational needs.

• Are you committed to working with young people?  • Do you have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to students?  • You will need to work flexibly within a  team • Do you have good literacy and numeracy skills? • Previous experience would be useful and good interpersonal skills are essential. 

Closing date: 9am Friday 1 July 2016 Interview date:  Week commencing 4 July 2016 Starting date: September 2016

Please download the application form and further details from our website. 

We look forward to receiving your application by e-mail, for the attention of Mr Jon Brown, Resources Manager.

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school

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. From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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).