Teaching Assistants (All Saints’ & St Richard’s CE Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; Old Heathfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

All Saints’ & St Richard’s CE Primary School in Old Heathfield, East Sussex, is seeking two energetic Teaching Assistants to join our caring team. The roles are part-time, term-time only, with 32.5 hours per week across 39 weeks plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, and a pro rata salary.

You will support learning in class and small groups, promote inclusion and wellbeing, and work with teachers, SEN staff and external professionals. The post is fixed term until 22 July 2027.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working with children in a school, early years or a similar setting.
• Be enthusiastic, consistent and adaptable, with the ability to respond calmly and positively to changing situations.
• Possess good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the wellbeing of every child.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning in class, in small groups, or on a one-to-one basis to meet individual needs.
• Assist in delivering planned learning activities, reinforcing teaching points and helping children stay engaged and motivated.
• Work across key stages and support children working outside of class expectations.
• Contribute to the planning and preparation of learning resources, ensuring they are accessible, engaging and inclusive.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, modelling respectful relationships and supporting children to develop resilience and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and external professionals to support pupils with additional needs, following agreed strategies and interventions.
• Support the wider life of the school, including playground duties, school events and enrichment activities.

Job description

Hours of work: 32.5 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term until: 22.07.2027

Closing date: Wednesday 14 October, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

All Saints’ & St Richard’s CE Primary School
School Hill
Old Heathfield
TN21 9AE

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: All Saints' & St Richard's - Home

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Do you love seeing children grow in confidence and discover what they can achieve?

Are you someone who brings energy, patience and positivity into every day?

Are you adaptable and calm, able to think on your feet and respond to children’s needs as they arise?

Do you believe every child deserves to feel included, encouraged and able to thrive?

Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference in a warm, community‑centred school?

We are a thriving, nurturing and community centred Church of England Primary School in the picturesque village of Old Heathfield. Our school vision and values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking to appoint two energetic, proactive and caring Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated and friendly team.

About the role

• Support children’s learning in class, in small groups, or on a one-to-one basis to meet individual needs.
• Assist in delivering planned learning activities, reinforcing teaching points and helping children stay engaged and motivated.
• Work across key stages and support children working outside of class expectations.
• Contribute to the planning and preparation of learning resources, ensuring they are accessible, engaging and inclusive.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, modelling respectful relationships and supporting children to develop resilience and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and external professionals to support pupils with additional needs, following agreed strategies and interventions.
• Support the wider life of the school, including playground duties, school events and enrichment activities.

The ideal candidate will

• Have previous experience working with children in a school, early years or a similar setting
• Be enthusiastic, consistent, and adaptable, with the ability to respond calmly and positively to changing situations.
• Possess good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the wellbeing of every child.

We offer a warm, welcoming, and supportive staff team where every member is valued in a school community that embraces creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

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.