Description
Hours of work: 28.75
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)
Fixed term until: 22 July 2026
Closing date: 05 December 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Sandown Primary School and Nursery
The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2AA
Phone: option 4
Email:
Website: Home | Sandown Primary School
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Sandown Primary School and Nursery is a popular school at the heart of the local community and we are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to become part of our team.
Work pattern:
Monday to Friday (8.30 am pm) supporting teaching and learning in the classroom as well as the opportunity to work under your own initiative in the afternoon. This may be in the form of overlearning, groups or any other roles designated by the class teacher.
We are looking for someone who:
* has a good standard of English and Maths - GCSE grade 'C'/5 or above
* has the ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
* who is committed to raising standards and delivering a high quality education
We can offer you:
* opportunities for professional development
* a supportive and challenging leadership team
* pupils who behave well and are proud of their school
For an informal chat please contact the Assistant Head, Mrs Harley via telephone.
For an application pack please visit the school website, or request one via email.
Interview Date: 11 December 2025
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.