Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3) at Stafford Junior School

Cavendish School; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Stafford Junior School in Eastbourne is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3) to support pupils across a Year Group, including reading development and pastoral support. The role involves 32.5 hours per week during term time, Monday to Friday, with INSET days, and is a permanent position starting November 2026.

The successful candidate will work to raise attainment, support vulnerable learners, and contribute to a positive learning environment inside and outside the classroom, including

Qualifications

• TA3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting pupils and developing reading skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support classwork and small group sessions.
• Deliver reading interventions and pastoral support.
• Assist on the playground and contribute to safeguarding.
• Work within a Year Group to close gaps and build pupil confidence.

Skills

Pupil support

Reading support

Pastoral support

Classroom assistance

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job description

About this Role

Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3)

32.5 hours per week - 08.20am - 15.20 pm

Monday - Friday, Term Time Only (incl INSET days)

Single Status Grade 4 Points 9-10

Salary Range: £26,016 - £26,427 pro rata

Actual Pay: £19,742 - £20,054

Permanent

Closing date: 9am Thursday 17 September 2026

Interview date: Monday 21 September 2026

Starting Date: November 2026

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant who can support pupils and inspire and motivate them to be the very best that they can be. The role will include class work, small group work, intervention, developing reading and pastoral support based within a Year Group and supporting on the playground too. If you are keen to support vulnerable learners to close gaps and build the confidence of our wonderful pupils, this is an opportunity to really make a difference.

Stafford Junior School is a 3 form entry school with lovely school buildings, fantastic grounds and a great team. We are committed to developing the whole child and watching every pupil thrive and grow.

Our OFSTED inspection in July 2024 confirmed that we are a good school with outstanding personal development, recognising that 'the school has gone from strength to strength in recent years' -

• Pupils enjoy their vibrant and inclusive school
• The school provides pupils with a strong quality of education
• Pupils are keen to learn
• Teachers...confidently insist upon the highest standards of behaviour in classrooms and around the school, so that pupils can focus on their learning
• The school have developed an exceptionally strong programme to support pupils'

personal, social and health education...pupils learn to self-regulate and develop their working memory, flexible thinking and self-control

• Pupils' confidence in public speaking is highly evident
• The school has a clear programme of professional development and support for teachers

This is an exciting time to join our wonderful school!

We are looking for

• a practitioner with high expectations of children's learning and behaviour and what they can achieve
• someone who loves reading and is committed to every pupil becoming a confident reader
• someone who is firm, fair and fun to support and empower our wonderful pupils, especially those who are vulnerable
• strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good professional relationships very quickly with pupils, families and colleagues
• a positive outlook, with integrity, adaptability and resilience - and a great team player
• a teaching assistant who will genuinely care about our children and who will take time to get to know them, nurture their individual talents, and is committed to supporting them, both personally and academically

Our children deserve the very best. If you offer a warm and positive approach with the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire, Stafford could be the school for you!

• In return, we offer a supportive working environment, with a commitment to staff development and staff wellbeing.

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 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.

We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.