Hours of work: 32.5
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: 9am Wednesday 17 September 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Cavendish Education Trust - Roselands Infants School
Woodgate Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 8PD
Phone:
Email:
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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 3 (TA3)
Mon-Fri 08.20am-15.20pm
Term Time Only (incl INSET days)
Single Status Grade 4 Points 9-10
Salary Range: £25,185 - £25,583 pro rata
Actual Pay: £19,112 - £19,413
Permanent
Closing date: 9am 17 September 2025
Interview date: 25 September 2025
Starting Date: as soon as possible
We 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 support pupils and inspire and motivate them to be the very best that they can be. The role will include class work, small group work, intervention, developing reading and pastoral support based within a Year Group. If you are keen to support vulnerable readers to close gaps in reading and build the confidence of our wonderful pupils, this is an opportunity to really make a difference. We offer training for Sounds Write to support you with the interventions. If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for you
Roselands Infants' School is a large 3 form entry infant school with a lovely school building, spacious play areas and a really great nurturing team.
This is an exciting time to join our wonderful school
We are looking for
* someone who loves reading and is committed to every pupil becoming a confident reader
* a patient, supportive and celebratory approach to support and empower pupils, especially those who are vulnerable, and to help build their self esteem
* a teaching assistant who will genuinely care about our children and who will take time to get to know them, nurture their individual talents, and is committed to supporting them, both personally and academically
* a practitioner with high expectations of children's learning and behaviour
* strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good professional relationships very quickly with pupils, families and colleagues
* the ability to foster a culture of enthusiasm, creativity and positivity - someone who will empower our wonderful pupils
* a positive outlook, with integrity, determination and resilience with high expectations of themselves
* someone who will champion a sense of pride in our pupils and our community
Our children deserve the very best. If you offer a warm and positive approach with the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire, Roselands could be the school for you In return, we offer a supportive working environment, with a commitment to staff development and staff wellbeing.
If you would like to visit our school prior to an application to appreciate the potential of this opportunity and allow us to answer any questions you may have, interested candidates should contact Carol Wallis, Head of School via to arrange a visit to the school.
Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process
We 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 pupils 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 trust.
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 .
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.