What skills and experience we're looking for
• Shinewater Primary School
• £24,507 - £25,535 FTE (£17,167 - £17,887 pro rata) - SAT B
• 30 hours per week (8.45am – 3.15 pm Mon-Fri)
• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days
• Fixed Term – 1 Year
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant initially based in a key stage one class. Experience of working in a similar role is highly desirable.
You will be working with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to children and staff under the direction of the classroom teacher.
You will either work with individuals or small groups, supporting children to understand instructions and independent learning, helping to provide inclusion for all children, including children with Special Educational Needs.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a good standard of education;
• Be able to work within a team;
• Enjoy working in a school where the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.
What the school offers its staff
Shinewater Primary School is a friendly, happy and hardworking environment where respect for others, positive attitudes towards work and behaviour are encouraged and nurtured.
Join us to benefit from:
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking
Further details about the role
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
If you are interested in this post, please contact Emma Loncarevic, Office Manager for an informal discussion. emma.loncarevic@swale.at and 01323 762129.
Completed application forms should be sent to Emma Loncarevic, emma.loncarevic@swale.at or by post to Shinewater Primary School, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8ED. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2).
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: w/c 30th June 2025
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.