TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2) (Cavendish Education Trust – Roselands Infant School)

Company: East Sussex County Council
Apply for the TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2) (Cavendish Education Trust – Roselands Infant School)
Location: Eastbourne
Job Description:

Hours of work: 13Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Monday 01 June 2026

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

Cavendish Education Trust – Roselands Infant SchoolWoodgate RoadEastbourneEast SussexBN22 8PD

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.

13 hours per w eek (Thursday & Friday)

(Term Time Only – incl INSET days)

Single Status 3 – Salary Range Point 7 – £24,796 pro-rata

Actual Salary – £7,526

Fixed Term – Maternity Cover

Closing date: 9am Monday 01 June 2026

Interview date: Thursday 11 June 2026

Start Date:July 2026

NB: We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

The Cavendish Education Trust would like to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant who can inspire and motivate pupils to be the very best that they can be.

We are part of the Cavendish Education Trust and this is an exciting time to join the team and influence our journey. Roselands Infants School is a large 3 form entry school with a lovely school building, fantastic grounds and a great team.

The role will support Quality First Teaching, deliver targeted interventions, support classroom management, and provide occasional cover. During the children’s lunchtime, the post holder will be required to lead play and other activities, manage behaviour and support pupils in the playground.

The successful applicants will have good interpersonal skills and a calm approach to working with children and with other adults, as well as an enthusiasm for working in schools. We are looking for someone who is cheerful, reliable, flexible and hard working.

We are looking for

someone who is kind, empathetic and builds self-esteem

a commitment to developing the whole child, both personally and academically

strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster good professional relationships very quickly with pupils and families

someone who understands how children learn

someone who is determined and resilient, calm under pressure and with high expectations of themselves

creativity and the ability to think differently, to inspire children to learn

someone with a positive approach to behaviour, firm, fair and rigorous in following up positively

integrity, tenacity and enthusiasm to fulfil the role

We are offering you:

an ambitious and challenging place to work with children and staff who deserve the very best;

a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils;

high-quality support and CPD to ensure you are successful

a school which invests in developing the whole child and is committed to developing opportunities in all curriculum areas

a commitment to staff wellbeing – developing empowered staff who feel valued and know that they make a difference;

a newly refurbished learning environment;

the opportunity to work in partnership with the Cavendish Education Trust.

Our children deserve the very best. If you offer creativity and imagination with the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils, combining professional integrity with high expectations of yourself and others, we would love to hear from you.

Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process via the recruitment platform mynewterm https://cet.uk/vacancies/

We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, please email hr@cet.uk

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 EnhancedDBS checkwith the Disclosure & Barring Services (previouslythe 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 . We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school

ABOUT US

Additional Information

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 13Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Monday 01 June 2026

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

Cavendish Education Trust – Roselands Infant SchoolWoodgate RoadEastbourneEast SussexBN22 8PD

Phone: 01323 726764Email: hr@cet.ukWebsite: https://stafford.cet.uk/

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.

TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2) – (Roselands Infants’ School)

13 hours per w eek (Thursday & Friday)

(Term Time Only – incl INSET days)

Single Status 3 – Salary Range Point 7 – £24,796 pro-rata

Actual Salary – £7,526

Fixed Term – Maternity Cover

Closing date: 9am Monday 01 June 2026

Interview date: Thursday 11 June 2026

Start Date:July 2026

NB: We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

The Cavendish Education Trust would like to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant who can inspire and motivate pupils to be the very best that they can be.

We are part of the Cavendish Education Trust and this is an exciting time to join the team and influence our journey. Roselands Infants School is a large 3 form entry school with a lovely school building, fantastic grounds and a great team.

The role will support Quality First Teaching, deliver targeted interventions, support classroom management, and provide occasional cover. During the children’s lunchtime, the post holder will be required to lead play and other activities, manage behaviour and support pupils in the playground.

The successful applicants will have good interpersonal skills and a calm approach to working with children and with other adults, as well as an enthusiasm for working in schools. We are looking for someone who is cheerful, reliable, flexible and hard working.

We are looking for

  • someone who is kind, empathetic and builds self-esteem

  • a commitment to developing the whole child, both personally and academically

  • strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster good professional relationships very quickly with pupils and families

  • someone who understands how children learn

  • someone who is determined and resilient, calm under pressure and with high expectations of themselves

  • creativity and the ability to think differently, to inspire children to learn

  • someone with a positive approach to behaviour, firm, fair and rigorous in following up positively

  • integrity, tenacity and enthusiasm to fulfil the role

  • We are offering you:

  • an ambitious and challenging place to work with children and staff who deserve the very best;

  • a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils;

  • high-quality support and CPD to ensure you are successful

  • a school which invests in developing the whole child and is committed to developing opportunities in all curriculum areas

  • a commitment to staff wellbeing – developing empowered staff who feel valued and know that they make a difference;

  • a newly refurbished learning environment;

  • the opportunity to work in partnership with the Cavendish Education Trust.

  • Our children deserve the very best. If you offer creativity and imagination with the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils, combining professional integrity with high expectations of yourself and others, we would love to hear from you.

    Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process via the recruitment platform mynewterm https://cet.uk/vacancies/

    We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, please email hr@cet.uk

    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 EnhancedDBS checkwith the Disclosure & Barring Services (previouslythe 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 . We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school

    ABOUT US

    Additional InformationThe 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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    Posted: June 4th, 2026