Teaching Assistant

We are a thriving 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 leaning in class, in small groups, or on a one-to-one basis to meet individual needs.
Work across key stages and support children working outside of class expectations.
Contribute to a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will:

Have previous experience working with children.
Be enthusiastic, consistent, and adaptable, able to think on their feet.
Possess good literacy and numeracy skills.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

We offer a warm, welcoming, and supportive staff team where every member is valued.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £27,496 pro rata

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 22nd July 2026

Hours of work: 31.25 hours per week

Location

Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School
Hailsham Road
Herstmonceux
East Sussex
BN27 4LG

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 16th October 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Please send your completed application form to office@herstmonceux.e-sussex.sch.uk

Kindly note we are unable to accept CVs.

Equal opportunities

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service