Teaching Assistant 2 (Cuckmere House School, as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust)
Company: East Sussex County Council
Role summary
Teaching Assistant 2 (Cuckmere House School, as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust) is a part-time role at East Sussex County Council in Seaford, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-16. Salary: GBP 18,451–25,614 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Teaching Assistant 2 (Cuckmere House School, as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust)
- Company
- East Sussex County Council
- Location
- Seaford, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- part-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- GBP 18,451–25,614 per year
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-16
This is a fantastic part-time opportunity to join Cuckmere House School as a Teaching Assistant, with no degree required! You'll be working 30 hours a week during term time only, and the salary is pro-rata, making it a great way to get into education and support students.
Job description
Hours of work: 30
Working pattern: Part-time Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 3 November 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Cuckmere House School
Eastbourne Road,
Seaford,
East Sussex,
BN25 4BA
Phone: 01323 691000
Email: recruitment@sabden.org.uk
Website: https://www.sabden.org.uk/
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
For an application pack , please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: https://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies-1
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, and 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 a ‘good’ SEMH Special school and ASC provision. We are passionate about creating a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters respect for others, develops resilience, promotes high expectations and prepares young people for successful futures.
We are seeking to recruit a number of Teaching Assistants to work across the whole school. 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. 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.
The working pattern is Monday – Friday, term time only, with the working hours/ pattern to be discussed at interview and agreed on successful appointment. We are a friendly and supportive team, with additional benefits, such as free daily lunch.
The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our pupils. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued. The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust are also committed to professional development and have strong induction, ECT and unqualified teacher programmes.
For an application pack , please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: https://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies-1
The closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 3 rd November 2026
Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about SABDEN please visit our website here: https://www.sabden.org.uk/
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.
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.