Teaching Assistant 2 & Midday Supervisor (Fixed Term)

Cuckmere House School

Teaching Assistant 2 & Midday Supervisor

Fixed Term till 31st August 2023 - Term Time Only

30 hours per week as follows:

TA2 - 25 hours per week

PLUS

Midday Supervisor responsibilities 5 hours per week

39 weeks worked per year/46 (TA) & 44.65 (MSA) weeks paid per year

(FTE Grade 1 £18,333 to Grade 3 £18,887)

Pro-rata salary starting from £13,410 p.a.

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, based across East Sussex, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools, a secure unit, a large countywide alternative provision, a vocational free school and one of five teaching schools within East Sussex. We strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement.  Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.

Cuckmere House, based in Seaford, is part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust and is an 'Outstanding' all-boys SEMH Special school. We are passionate about creating a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters respect for others, develops resilience, promotes high expectations and prepares young males for successful futures.

The main responsibility of the post will be to support teachers in the delivery of the curriculum, both by directly working with pupils and assisting in preparation of resources. We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant 2 (with midday supervisor responsibilities) into our primary department, on a fixed-term contract, till 31st August 2023.

The ideal candidate should be innovative, enthusiastic, flexible, have an interest and knowledge of child development and an understanding of child protection procedures.  You will be role models for our pupils at all times and should be able to demonstrate how you would model expected behaviours.  

Our young people have social, emotional and mental health needs and therefore resilience and a good sense of humour would be beneficial. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sensitive and empathic approach to working with young males. While some experience of working with vulnerable young people is preferable, it is not essential and appropriate training will be provided for the right candidate.

If successful, you will become part of a very committed and hardworking team. While some experience of working with vulnerable young people is preferable it is not essential.  We will provide you with high quality training and support.

You will be required to work Monday – Friday, from at least 8.30am –3.30pm.  We are a friendly and supportive team, with additional benefits, such as free daily lunch. 

For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust's website here: http://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies

Closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 6th September 2022

Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk .

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

For further information about Cuckmere House School please visit the school's profile page by clicking here.

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).