Teaching Assistant (Priory School)

East-Sussex-County-Council; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 33,714 - 34,247; Part time

Job summary

Priory School in Lewes, part of East Sussex County Council, seeks Teaching Assistants for a fixed-term contract to support students with Special Educational Needs. Roles involve assisting individuals and groups, with emphasis on dyslexia and speech/language support, during term-time.

Working hours are 30 per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:15pm, for 11 months. Salary is pro rata to 39 weeks plus 6.05 weeks leave. Applications close after the stated deadline.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience working with students with Dyslexia and/or Speech and Language difficulties.
• Interest in supporting students with Maths is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to individuals and groups of students.
• Assist students with SEN according to their plans and targets.

Skills

SEN support experience

Dyslexia experience

Speech and Language difficulties

Maths interest

Job description

• Locations Priory School, Lewes, BN7 2XN, GB
• Enable Applications No
• Working Hours 30
• Salary From 25,185
• Salary To 25,583
• Working Pattern Part Time - term time
• Contract Type Fixed Term Contract
• Number of Openings 3

Job Description

Hours of work: 30 hours per week. 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. Fixed term for: 11 months.

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

If you would prefer to work less than 30 hours a week, please include this in your application.

Application forms to be returned to the Personnel Officer at the address or email address provided. Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful.

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.

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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 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.