Teaching Assistant ; Cuckmere School

Job Details

Position: Teaching Assistant 2 – Permanent, Term Time Only

Hours: 30 hours per week (part‑time, term‑time only), 39 weeks worked per year, 46.20 weeks paid per year, pro‑rata salary £17,861–£24,413 per annum.

Closing Date: 12 pm Tuesday 23 June 2026

Cuckmere House School, Eastbourne Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4BA

Phone: 01323 691000

Email:

Website:

Cuckmere House School is part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust and is a special school providing SEMH and ASC provision. The Trust and School focus on a warm, caring environment for staff and students.

• Support teachers in the delivery of the curriculum across the whole school.
• Work directly with pupils and assist in preparation of resources.
• Act as a role model for pupils, demonstrating expected behaviours.
• Maintain a caring, respectful, and supportive learning environment.

• Innovative, enthusiastic, and flexible mindset.
• Interest and knowledge of child development.
• Understanding of child protection procedures.
• Resilience and a good sense of humour, particularly when working with vulnerable young people.
• Sensitive and empathic approach to working with young males.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people is preferable but not essential; training will be provided.

Working pattern:
Monday to Friday, term‑time only; hours to be discussed at interview and agreed upon upon successful appointment.

Additional benefits: free daily lunch.

This role is committed to Equality of Opportunity and promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from Disclosure and Debarring.