Description Hours of work: 16.25h TA and 5h MDSA 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) Closing date: 4 September 2025 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Cross in Hand School, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield, Cross In Hand, TN21 0XG Phone: 01435 862941 Email: office@cross-in-hand.e-sussex.sch.uk Website: Cross in Hand CEP Please note, we do not accept CVs. Cross in Hand is a happy and successful Church of England Primary School in Heathfield, East Sussex. We have genuinely lovely children, supportive parents and a great team of staff. We are very proud to be Thrive school and hold excellence status in relationships and environment. We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant within our setting. The working hours for this role are 8.30 - 13.00 Monday to Friday. The successful applicant must have good communication skills and behaviour management skills and work well as part of a flexible team. They will be responsible for supporting children with additional needs. They must be enthusiastic, organised, patient and compassionate. We are looking for a candidate with experience of working within a primary school setting. Being a Teaching Assistant in our school can include: Working individually with students who require additional support. Assessing, monitoring and giving feedback to students, offering encouragement and motivation to succeed. Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom as well as accompanying them on educational visits. Being in class supporting the students to make academic progress. Helping to facilitate inclusion and enable them to integrate with their peers. Being actively involved in the sharing of good practice to ensure the students can access the full curriculum. What we can offer: Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants. Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution. Access to training and development. On-site Parking. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice. Cycle to Work scheme. The closing date for applications is Thursday 4th September with interviews being held at the following week. Please note: Salary quoted is for a full-time member of staff. The post we are advertising is 45.05 weeks per year and 16 hours 15 minutes per week TA and 5 hours per week MDSA. Job description, person specification and an application form can all be found on the school website at www.crossinhandschool.com