Teaching Assistant 2 (Saxon Mount School)

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: Noon Monday 08 December 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Saxon Mount School (Torfield and Saxon Mount Trust)

Edinburgh Road

St Leonards on Sea

East Sussex

TN38 8HH

Phone: 01424 426303

Email: Saxonoffice@tasmat.org.uk

Website: https://www.saxonmountschool.org/

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.

Part of the Torfield and Saxon Mount Academy Trust

We require a

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Including Midday Meal Supervision

(

30 hrs per week, Salary £24796 pro rata; Term time only

Actual salary £17370

Saxon Mount School is a successful special academy for secondary aged young people with autism, communication and associated learning difficulties.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers in curriculum delivery, preparing resources and providing lunchtime supervision. Candidates will need to demonstrate an understanding of children with special needs. Candidates with experience or qualifications in supporting communication and/or behavioural difficulties will be well placed to apply, although those with other qualifications / experience may also be considered.

Applications are particularly welcome from graduates or those with successful experience of further / higher education who are interested in a longer-term career in teaching.

Please email Clare Thomas at cthomas@tasmat.org.uk for an application pack or visit our website: https://www.saxonmountschool.org/

Previous applicants need not re-apply. We do not accept CVs

TASMAT is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the pupils. All successful applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates

For further information or an informal discussion please contact the school office. Closing date: Noon on 8 December 2025. Interviews will be held on 15^th December 2025.