Hours of work: 26 hours and 40mins per week
Working pattern: Part-time and 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: 12 months
Closing date: Monday 08 September at midday.
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant 2 from 10am to 3.20pm 5 days a week.
Start Date: as soon as possible
Interviews: week beginning Monday 8th September 2025
We are a primary school with a Nursery and special facility in Lewes, set in fantastic grounds and situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park. We are only a short train/bus ride from Eastbourne and Brighton. We have supportive, caring and dedicated staff and governing body and fabulous children.
Would you like to be part of our great team? We are looking for someone who has:
* experience in supporting children with additional needs.
* a willingness to undertake training and medical responsibilities
* a calm, caring and resilient character
* the ability to build positive relationships with every child
* good communication skills and is a strong team player
* flexibility and creativity
What can we offer you?
* Fantastic children to work with.
* A friendly staff team.
* A range of training to supplement knowledge you already have.
* Support from the leadership team.
Our recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022, stated that, 'this is a great place to learn. Leaders have high aspirations and hopes for pupils to achieve all they are capable of. They also care deeply about the well-being of every child.'
If you think you have all the skills above, we would welcome you as part of our team. We would encourage a visit to the school, please phone or email to arrange this or to have an informal discussion with the Headteacher.
Contact Fiona Adams, Business Manager: .e- to arrange a discussion with the Headteacher and for an application form, person specification and job description.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and therefore each post is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring service) check.
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.