Teaching Assistant - Mainstream (Robertsbridge Community College)
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have experience or interest in an educational setting and working with SEND learners. They must possess strong organizational, communication, and ICT skills, along with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Job Description
Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term: Until 31 August 2027
Closing date: 9am Monday 21 September 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Robertsbridge Community College
Knelle Road
Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5EA
Phone: 01580 880360
Email: admin@robertsbridge.org.uk
Website: www.robertsbridge.org.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Teaching Assistant (Mainstream)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teaching Assistant (Facility) to join our highly motivated team on a fixed term basis.
Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.
Our ideal candidate will:
• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting;
• Have experience of working with SEND learners with autism and SPLD needs;
• Multi-task under pressure and juggle many tasks at once;
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload;
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills or experience;
• Pay attention to detail, pick up on oversights and rectify problems before they arise;
• Act with discretion, handling extremely confidential information;
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the organisation;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation; Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; and
• Be dedicated and flexible, with commitment to continual improvement.
In return, we offer:
• A workplace that is future focused with potential for professional growth as we continue to grow;
• A skilled and experienced team of professionals;
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the pupils life chances.
Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to lmyburgh@robertsbridge.org.uk.
Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 21 September 2026
Interviews and task activities: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
Please note CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form. A signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.
We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our school prior to application.
Robertsbridge Community College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.