Description Salary: £24,796 - £25,583; pro-rata salary £21,306 - £21,983 (term time only) Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Closing date: 17 November 2025 at noon Interview date: Shortly afterwards How to apply: Please contact the HR officer, email: hr@stmarysbexhill.org for an application pack Who to contact if you have a query: Please contact the Principal, Natalie Edwards, on 01424 730740 for an informal discussion. Teaching Assistants 35.5 hours per week (Mon-Thu 8:30-4:15pm, Tue 5pm finish, Fri 2.45pm finish) St Mary’s is seeking to recruit Teaching Assistants to work within a small class team who are responsible for providing personalised support to pupils/students at the school and college. St Mary’s is a residential special school and college for pupils / students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND. You will need to be positive, kind and caring, with basic knowledge of support needs of pupils with special educational needs and a commitment to providing outstanding support to pupils/students We offer a strong and friendly staff team, wonderful pupils/students to work with in a positive and inspiring environment that values both personal and professional growth. We are committed to employee wellbeing and development - offering ongoing professional learning opportunities, wellbeing support and resources, access to our on-site swimming pool, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential 24/7 support. St Mary’s is committed to equal opportunities and Safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the pupils. All successful applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. We do not accept CVs.