Teaching Assistant

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?

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, 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.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £24,796 pro rata

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 22nd July 2027

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, Monday 23rd March 2026

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