Teaching Assistant 3 SEND

DescriptionHours of work: 32.5 HoursWorking pattern: Part-time Term-time only etc.(As the position is part-time/term-time only the above salary will be pro rata)Closing date: 5pm Monday 20 November 2025For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:Cavendish Educational TrustStafford Junior SchoolRingwood RoadEastbourneEast SussexBN22 8UAPhone: Email: Website: Please note we do not accept CVs.TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 (SEND) - Stafford Junior School32.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 08.20am-15.20pm)Term Time Only (incl INSET days)Single Status Grade 4 Points 9-10Salary Range: 25185 - 25583 pro rataActual Pay: 19112 - 19413PermanentClosing date: Monday 20 October 2025 @ 5pmInterviews: Tuesday 04 November 2025Start date:As soon as possibleWe advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant who can inspire and motivate pupils to be the very best that they can be. If you have the skills drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for youStafford Junior School is a 3 form entry school with lovely school buildings fantastic grounds and a great team. We are committed to developing the whole child and watching every pupil thrive and grow.This role will be primarily working with SEND pupils working in small intervention groups to support Quality First teaching and deliver targeted interventions. During the childrens break and lunchtime the post holders 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 forsomeone who is kind empathetic and builds self esteema commitment to developing the whole child both personally and academicallystrong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good professional relationships very quickly with pupils and familiessomeone who understands how children learnsomeone who is determined and resilient calm under pressure and with high expectations of themselvescreativity and the ability to think differently to inspire children to learnsomeone with a positive approach to behaviour firm and fair and rigorous in following up positivelyintegrity tenacity and enthusiasm to fulfil the roleWe are offering you:an ambitious and challenging place to work with children and staff who deserve the very besta genuine opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupilshigh quality support and CPD to ensure you are successfula commitment to staff wellbeing - developing empowered staff who feel valued and know that they make a differenceThe successful candidate will be responsible for pupils learning and wellbeing sharing good practice in the classroom setting and at play/lunchtimes and SEND pupil support. You will join a team of dedicated and caring staff in establishing outstanding provision learning and progress for all our pupils. Our children deserve the very best. If you offer creativity and integrity with the ability to motivate challenge and inspire pupils we would love to hear from youPlease visit our website for further details as well as the application process look forward to receiving your application if you have any questions please email 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 Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.Required Experience:Junior IC Key Skills Change Management,Airport Security,Bid Management,Biomedical,Arbitration Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 25185 - 25583