Teaching Assistant 3 (Glenleigh Park Primary)

East Sussex County Council; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Aurora Advantage scheme

Supportive school leadership

Multi-academy collaboration

Job summary

East Sussex County Council's Glenleigh Park Primary Academy in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join our Reception class on a fixed-term basis. You will work closely with the class teacher to support early learning, promote wellbeing, and help children build confidence, independence and essential skills as they begin their primary school journey.

This part-time, term-time role is pro-rata with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in Early Years or Primary settings.
• Passionate about supporting young children to learn through play and exploration.
• Caring, patient and committed to helping every child reach their potential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships.
• Commitment to high standards of learning, development and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Support children learning and development in the Early Years setting.
• Promote wellbeing and build confidence, independence and skills.
• Help the class teacher deliver stimulating and caring learning activities.
• Support parents and carers as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Patience

Play-based learning support

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Closing date: Friday 6 November 2026

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

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy
Gunters Lane
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4ED
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.glenleighparkprimaryacademy.org.uk

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Reception Class on a fixed term basis helping to inspire and support children as they begin their primary school journey. We are seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing individual who will play a key role within our Early Years team, working closely with the class teacher to create a stimulating, engaging and caring learning environment. You will support children's learning and development, promote their wellbeing, and help them build the confidence, independence and skills they need to thrive.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have experience working with children in an Early Years or Primary School setting
• you are passionate about supporting young children to learn through play, exploration and discovery
• you are caring, patient, and committed to helping every child reach their full potential
• you work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and families
• you are dedicated to supporting high standards of learning, development and achievement for all children

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of Growth, Perseverance, Positivity, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

Additional Information

The Academy 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 an 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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . 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.