Teaching Assistant (Ticehurst & Flimwell CoE Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; Wadhurst; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for Ticehurst & Flimwell CE Primary School. This role involves supporting students, working alongside teachers, and engaging in differentiated learning activities. The successful applicant should have prior experience and be adaptable, demonstrating initiative in a supportive team environment. The working hours are 19.5 weekly across three days, term-time only, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about education.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Training opportunities

Friendly team

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school.
• Ability to support individuals and small groups.
• Flexible to adapt to changes and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students and small groups in their learning.
• Assist class teachers with differentiated activities.
• Encourage a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Adaptability

Initiative

Teamwork

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Ticehurst & Flimwell CoE Primary School)

Wadhurst, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 2051
• Posting Date 12/10/2025, 01:26 PM
• Apply Before 01/12/2026, 12:00 PM
• Locations Ticehurst & Flimwell CE Primary School, Ticehurst, TN5 7DH, GB (On-site)
• Working Hours 19.5
• Salary From 24,796
• Salary To 25,583
• Working Pattern Part Time - term time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Job Description

Hours of work: 19.5 hours, 3 days per week (days to be discussed)
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks 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: 12:00pm, Monday 12 January 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Ticehurst & Flimwell CoE Primary School
Steellands Rise, Ticehurst, Wadhurst TN5 7DH
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School - Home
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Ticehurst & Flimwell CE Primary School is a thriving community, with friendly, conscientious staff, where all stakeholders are valued and supported.

Governors are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated part-time Teaching Assistant within our dedicated Team to work supporting individuals, small groups and some whole class support. The role includes supporting children and their class teachers with differentiated activities.

This post is for 3 day per week with opportunities for additional work during term time and school holidays.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a school, be adaptable to change, able to show initiative and able to work individually or as part of a team. Experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs would be beneficial.

We can offer a supportive leadership, training to further your career in the classroom and a highly skilled, friendly and co-operative team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral member of our forward thinking learning community. Candidates are also encouraged visit our school website.

Details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website under Our School, Recruitment and Vacancies. They are also available from our School Office.
Please return the application form via email.
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.

About Us

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 tohttps://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.