Teaching Assistant (Guestling Bradshaw CEP School)

East Sussex County Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Guestling Bradshaw CE Primary School in Hastings is seeking an energetic, self-motivated person to support pupils, including those with SEND. The role is part-time, 30 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).

You will work alongside teachers to create a nurturing, orderly learning environment, uphold safeguarding, and adapt to pupils' needs with patience and enthusiasm. Interviews planned for mid-October 2026; a pro-rata salary will apply.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Experience or interest in working with pupils with SEND.
• Ability to work as part of a team alongside teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and behavioural needs.
• Assist class teachers in planning and delivering activities.
• Help maintain a safe, calm and orderly learning environment.
• Promote positive pupil engagement and inclusive practice.

Skills

Pupil support

SEND experience

Teamwork

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 30 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus6.05weeks 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: 16th October 2026 4pm

Location: Guestling Bradshaw CEP School (Rye Rd, Hastings TN35 4LS)

AtGuestling Bradshaw CE Primary School we have a clear vision for our school which unites staff, governors, families and children.We are dedicated to preparing our pupils for life-long learning by supporting them to be resilient, enthusiastic, collaborative, respectful and independent. We want our children to grow up caring about the world, feeling a valued part of it and knowing they have a contribution to make.

We are looking for an energetic person who is self-motivated, adaptable and positive about supporting our pupils. Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and working as part of a team is essential. The position will involve working with our pupils with SEND.

The successful candidate will:

• Compassionate and patient, with a good sense of fun.
• Be intuitive and responsive to the needs of the pupils.
• Have an interest in working with children with SEND.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide consistent, calm and nurturing support whilst maintaining clear behavioural boundaries.
• Experience and/or an interest in working with upper key stage 2 pupils.
• Be able to use initiative and make professional judgements related to pupil learning to ensure pupil dysregulation, stress and anxiety are managed effectively.
• Have bundles of enthusiasm and creativity, with a desire to nurture a love of learning in all our children.
• Be highly organised and forward thinking.
• Work alongside the teachers in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.

We can offer you a supportive and professional working environment where there will be opportunities to develop and further your expertise. You will work alongside a friendly and enthusiastic team who are committed to ensuring our pupils develop a love of learning and have the confidence to embrace new challenges.

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We aim to hold interviews week beginning Monday 19th October 2026

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by telephone as soon as possible after shortlisting has been completed.

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.

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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 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.