Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Peasmarsh CE Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; Playden; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant 3 to work mainly in Key Stage 2. The post is term-time only (39 weeks per year plus 7 weeks annual leave) with pro rata salary. A Level 3 qualification in teaching and learning, plus strong maths and English, is required.

The successful candidate will have good communication, behaviour management and teamwork skills. Visits to the school are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in teaching and learning.
• Strong maths and English skills required.
• Good communication and teamworking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Key Stage 2 classrooms as a Teaching Assistant 3.
• Support pupils’ maths and English learning activities.
• Work flexibly as part of a positive school team.
• Communicate with staff and encourage respectful behaviour.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Enthusiastic

Patience

Education

Level 3 qualification in teaching and learning

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 26.25 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus 7weeks 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: 18th September 2026

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School are looking to recruit a part time teaching assistant 3 to work mainly in Key Stage 2, but with a possibility of additional adhoc hours working across the school.

This person must have a minimum level 3 qualification in teaching and learning and a good standard of maths and English.

The successful applicant must have good communication skills, behaviour management skills and work well as part of a flexible team.They must be enthusiastic, patient, compassionate and willing to listen.

Peasmarsh CE Primary School has been graded as 'Good' in the last Ofsted report (March 2024). All of the staff value teamwork and support each other. This will be great opportunity for someone to join this enthusiastic team and further embed the school ethos of 'Love learning and love your neighbour as yourself'.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Peasmarsh CE Primary School (School Ln, Peasmarsh, Rye TN31 6UW)
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://peasmarsh.e-sussex.sch.uk/
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.