Organisation: St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant 2 to join our team starting on 3rd September 2025.
This is a permanent post for 31.25 hours each week, from 8.30am to 3.15pm every day, with an unpaid half-hour lunch.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14th May 2025.
We are a large, welcoming, and inclusive primary school located on the beautiful South Coast, with 443 children currently enrolled. Our values embody an inclusive “Catholic, Coastal, and Diverse” approach.
We pride ourselves on our school grounds and facilities, with dedicated staff and children caring for our classrooms, communal areas, and displays of work.
Our curriculum aims to extend opportunities, raise aspirations, and teach children about Jesus, God's love, and the wider world, helping them to live happy, healthy, and productive lives and inspiring lifelong learning.
We focus on building resilience and fostering a positive growth mindset, emphasizing that mistakes are part of learning.
All at St Thomas a Becket follow the Eight Learning Characters, encouraging children to:
1. Concentrate
2. Don’t give up
3. Be cooperative
4. Be curious
5. Have a go
6. Use your imagination
7. Keep improving
8. Enjoy learning
We seek a teaching assistant inspired by our vision, eager to join our team and work collaboratively with pupils, staff, and external agencies. The role includes playground and lunchtime supervision, reinforcing positive behavior and play strategies to ensure a safe and happy learning environment.
The ideal candidate will be hardworking, positive, and responsive to the challenges of school life, with high expectations, a commitment to quality practice, and a belief in every child's potential for success.
In return, we offer outstanding support, professional development opportunities, a supportive Catholic ethos, a friendly team, and excellent facilities, including well-behaved children and supportive families.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 6th May 2025.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks of annual leave, which increases after 5 years of service). The salary will be pro-rata accordingly. Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Additional Information
Salary: Pro-rata for part-time or term-time roles.
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity. For more information, visit gov.uk disclosure and barring service. Evidence of an overseas police check is required if you have lived or worked abroad.
All staff are responsible for safeguarding children and must adhere to the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
We may assist with obtaining a Work Permit but this depends on meeting UK Border Agency requirements. Please indicate in your application if sponsorship is needed.
Reasonable adjustments: If you require adjustments due to disability, please contact the hiring manager. Adjustments may include offline application forms or other accommodations to enable full participation.
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. All applications are considered on merit.
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