Teaching Assistant (Priory School)

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory School in Lewes, East Sussex, seeks Teaching Assistants for a fixed term from September/October 2026 to July 2027. Working Monday to Friday 8:30am–3:15pm, 30 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks plus 6.05 weeks leave).

The post involves supporting individuals and groups of students, with experience of Dyslexia and/or Speech and Language difficulties welcomed. DBS enhanced clearance required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience with Dyslexia and/or Speech and Language difficulties is advantageous.
• Interest in supporting Maths is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to individuals and groups of students.
• Assist teachers in daily classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Support students with Dyslexia and/or Speech and Language difficulties as needed.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare in line with policies.

Skills

SEN support

Dyslexia support

Speech and Language support

Maths support

Job description

Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only, working for39 weeks 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.
Fixed term for: 11 months
Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026, 9am

ABOUT US

Additional Information

JOB DESCRIPTION

Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN
Phone: [phone], extension 211
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk (Under Menu, Joining Priory, Staff Vacancies)
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Knowing Belonging Becoming

MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.

The Governors wish to appoint Teaching Assistants (fixed term, from September/October 2026 until July 2027) to work in the main school site experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs. The post involves providing dedicated support to individuals and groups of students. Ideal candidates would have some experience of working with students with Dyslexia and/or Speech and Language difficulties. An interest in supporting students with Maths would be an advantage but not essential.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15 pm term-time (plus inset days).

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.

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.