Hours of work: 31 hours 40 minutes per week
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 for: (insert number of months otherwise delete) months
Closing date: 12:00pm Wednesday 08 October 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex BN10 8BZ
Phone:
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Please note, we do not accept CVs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join us at Meridian Community Primary School as Teaching Assistants in our SEND Facility – a specialist classroom for children with a primary diagnosis of autism
The successful candidate will:
* enjoy working with and caring for children
* be highly motivated and keen to learn
* be willing to work effectively as part of a team
* have patience and resilience to work with SEND children
We can offer you:
* training that will support you in your role
* children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
* a strong, supportive and committed staff team
* opportunities to develop your professional skills
If you are a graduate that is thinking about becoming a teacher and you would like the opportunity to have paid work experience in a school before applying for teacher training, this would be a chance for you to gain valuable experience to support your application for teacher training.
Visits are welcome or please visit our school website.
For application forms and information packs please contact the school office via phone or email.
Interviews: week beginning 13 October 2025
Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.