Teaching Assistant - with class cover (Ark Blacklands Primary Academy)

East Sussex County Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Hastings is looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant to support children aged 5-11. The selected candidate will help implement work programmes, provide whole-class cover, and assist with daily lunchtimes. Key qualifications include experience with young children, good literacy and mathematical skills, and adaptability to change. Competitive pro rata salary with opportunities for training and development are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive CPD training

Access to health packages and discounts

Opportunities for international exchanges

Qualifications

• Experienced working with KS1 and KS2 children.
• Strong literacy and mathematical skills essential.
• Ability to adapt to change and support diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing educational work programmes.
• Provide class cover under supervision for 30% of employed time.
• Support children during lunchtime and manage resources.

Skills

Experience with KS1 and KS2 aged children

Good literacy skills

Good mathematical skills

Adaptability to change

Experience with phonics and/or reading support

Job description

Overview

Salary: £24,482 - £25,583 pro rata, (Actual Salary £14,770 - £15,434)
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, term time only (Five mornings and one afternoon)

Closing date: 12 January 2026 at midnight
Interview date: 16 January 2026

How to apply: Please select the role you are applying for on www.arkblacklandsprimary.org/vacancies and submit your application by the deadline.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? Please come and see us to find out more! Contact Dan Barton on 01424 429279 or [e-mail] to arrange an informal chat or a visit.

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Teaching Assistant (with class cover)
Location: Hastings
Start date: January/February 2026

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. This role will involve helping to implement work programmes for groups of children as well as assisting in the management/preparation of resources. The successful applicant will also provide cover for whole classes under a system of supervision for 30% of the employed time throughout the school year, and daily lunchtime support.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• have experience of working with KS1 and KS2 aged children
• have good literacy and mathematical skills
• be hard working and adaptable to change
• ideally have some experience of supporting with children’s phonics and / or reading.

View the full job description

and person specification on our website.

About our school

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a popular and oversubscribed primary school in the heart of Hastings. We have a proven track record of raising standards for our pupils, particularly our most vulnerable. As Hastings is an ‘Opportunity Area’, the academy will be pivotal in ensuring our children get the best start in life, no matter what their background.

We are a large school with a new intake each year of 3 forms, with 90 pupils in each year group, from reception through to year 6. Our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide them with the very best care.

As part of the Ark schools’ network, we are committed to making sure that every child has access to an excellent education and real choices in life. We know that great schools need great staff, which is why we offer you the very best training and support at every stage of your career.

Find out more by visiting www.arkblacklandsprimary.org/.

Benefits

• Comprehensive CPD – we offer twice as many training days as standard.
• Access to health packages, discounts at major retailers, travel loans and other benefits, through the Ark Rewards scheme.
• Opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects

Find out more about the benefits by visiting www.arkonline.org/the-best-support.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.