Hours of work: 31.25 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: Until 22 July 2026
Closing date: 16 October 2025 9am
Interview date: 22 October 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Herstmonceux C of E Primary School (Hailsham Rd, Herstmonceux, Hailsham BN27 4LG)
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Website: https://www.herstmonceux.e-
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Teaching Assistant – Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School
We are a thriving Church of England Primary School in the picturesque village of Herstmonceux. Our school vision and values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are seeking an energetic, proactive, and caring Teaching Assistant 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.
* Work across key stages and support children working outside of class expectations.
* Contribute to a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
The ideal candidate will:
* Have previous experience working with children.
* Be enthusiastic, consistent, and adaptable, able to think on their feet.
* Possess good literacy and numeracy skills.
* Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
We offer a warm, welcoming, and supportive staff team where every member is valued.
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.
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 .
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.