Teaching Assistant - Facility (Robertsbridge Community College)

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.

Fixed term: Until 31 May 2027

Closing date: 9am Friday 5 June 2026

Robertsbridge Community College

Knelle Road

Robertsbridge

East Sussex

TN32 5EA

Phone: 01580 880360

Email:

Website:

Teaching Assistant (Facility) – Fixed Term Contract

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 of the pupils’ life chances.

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to .

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

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.

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.

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