Teaching Assistant

Hours of work: 31.25 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service.

As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: Monday, 29th June 2026, 9am

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

Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, BN27 4LG

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Please note, we do not accept CVs.

• Do you love seeing children grow in confidence and discover what they can achieve?
• Are you someone who brings energy, patience and positivity into every day?
• Are you adaptable and calm, able to think on your feet and respond to children’s needs as they arise
• Do you believe every child deserves to feel included, encouraged and able to thrive?
• Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference in a warm, community centred school?

We are a thriving, nurturing and community centred Church of England Primary School in the picturesque village of Herstmonceux. Our school vision and values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are seeking an energetic, proactive and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team.

About the role:

• Support children’s learning in class, in small groups, or on a one-to-one basis to meet individual needs.
• Assist in delivering planned learning activities, reinforcing teaching points and helping children stay engaged and motivated.
• Work across key stages and support children working outside of class expectations.
• Contribute to the planning and preparation of learning resources, ensuring they are accessible, engaging and inclusive.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, modelling respectful relationships and supporting children to develop resilience and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, Special Educational Needs (SEN) staff and external professionals to support pupils with additional needs, following agreed strategies and interventions.
• Support the wider life of the school, including playground duties, school events and enrichment activities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children in a school, early years or a similar setting.
• Be enthusiastic, consistent, and adaptable, with the ability to respond calmly and positively to changing situations.
• Possess good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the wellbeing of every child.

We offer a warm, welcoming, and supportive staff team where every member is valued in a school community that embraces creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Interview Date: Friday 3rd July 2026

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.

Additional Information

This authority 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 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.