Teaching Assistant Level 3; Cavendish School - Primary Phase

Teaching Assistant Level 3 (The Cavendish School – Primary Phase)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant who can inspire and motivate pupils to be the very best they can be. The role primarily involves working with SEND pupils, delivering targeted interventions throughout the day. During lunch, the post holder will lead play and other activities, manage behaviour and support pupils across lunchtimes.

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Working pattern: Part‑time, term‑time only (pro‑rata salary)
Salary: £25,185–£25,583 pro‑rata (£19,111–£19,413 actual)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: 9 AM on Friday 30 January 2026
Interviews: Thursday 05 February 2026

Contact details: The Cavendish School – Primary Phase, Eldon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1UE

Phone: 01323 731340
Email:
Website:

We do not accept CVs. Please email your application to the above address.

Regulatory compliance: This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. Applicants must demonstrate that they are not disqualified. If a candidate is found disqualified, the offer is subject to a waiver from Ofsted and a subsequent grant of a waiver.

Applicant requirements:

• Kind, empathetic and supportive to build self‑esteem
• Committed to developing the whole child, personally and academically
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to foster professional relationships quickly with pupils and families
• Understanding of how children learn
• Determined, resilient, calm under pressure and with high expectations of themselves
• Creative, able to think differently to inspire learning
• Positive approach to behaviour, fair, firm and rigorous in follow‑up
• Integrity, tenacity and enthusiasm for the role
• Open to feedback, reflective of impact and eager to grow professional skills

We offer:

• An ambitious and challenging place to work with children and staff who deserve the very best
• An opportunity to make a real difference to our pupils’ lives
• High‑quality support and CPD to ensure success
• A commitment to staff well‑being – empowered staff who feel valued and know they make a difference
• Opportunity to work in partnership with the Cavendish Education Trust

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. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.