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: 9am Friday 20 June 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Hailsham Community College Academy Trust
Battle Road
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1DT
Phone: 01323 841468
Email: jobvacancies@hccat.net
Website: www.hccat.net
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.

COME JOIN OUR THRIVING 2-19 ALL-THROUGH COLLEGE

Our two-form entry primary phase opened in September 2019 and we have now completed our brand new state-of-the-art development on the secondary site. New facilities include a three-storey teaching block containing 22 classrooms and SEND hub, a fully refurbished Post 16 Learning Centre and a floodlit all-weather sports pitch to complement our already extensive sporting facilities.
Teaching Assistant 2 (Autism Facility) – required to start September 2025
Hours: 30 hours per week – Term Time Only – Monday to Friday 08.45am to 15.15pm
Salary: Single Status Grade 3 – £24,027 pro rated, actual salary £16,877
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for passionate, adaptable and committed Teaching Assistants to join our team supporting students from our specialist Autism Facility. The successful candidates will be working with students with learning, communication and emotional needs. Experience and knowledge of supporting students with Autism is an advantage but not essential. Training will be provided.
We are seeking calm and proactive individuals with the skills to create a positive learning environment whereby students are engaged, motivated and supported to access the mainstream curriculum and be successful. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Previous experience in a similar role and a good standard of education would be advantageous.

Please refer the Job description for details