Description Hours of work: 35 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 6.20 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: 1 year Closing date: 31 October 2025 Interviews will be held W/C 03 November 2025. For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (Magdalen Rd, St Leonards, Hastings TN37 6EU) Phone: 01242 427801 Email: office@st-mary-star.e-sussex.sch.uk Website: https://www.st-mary-star.e-sussex.sch.uk/esussex/primary/st-mary-star Please note, we do not accept CVs. We are a one form entry Catholic primary school and the children are at the very centre of everything we do. Our school is committed to ensuring we deliver the highest quality education through exploration, enjoyment and creativity. We work hard to ensure our children fulfil and achieve their full potential and be the best they can be. We have a strong tradition of success in sports and music and close links to our parish family and the wider community. We are a good school (Ofsted 2024) with high ambition for our pupils. The Catholic life and teaching in our school is outstanding. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? St Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is seeking a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. The candidate will: Work closely with pupils who have special educational needs, adapting approaches as necessary to ensure inclusion and engagement. Assist with the personal care, well-being, and basic medical needs of the designated pupil. Establish positive and trusting relationships with the pupil, demonstrating empathy and understanding of their needs. Support classroom teachers in delivering lessons, both in group settings and on a 1:1 basis. We are looking for someone who: Can establish positive relationships with pupils and empathise with their needs. Has experience supporting children with high SEN needs in a classroom environment. Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting daily activities. Is self-motivated, adaptable, and passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. Demonstrates consistently high expectations and always puts the child’s needs first. Is able to meet the child’s academic, social, and basic medical needs. Is fully supportive of our Catholic ethos. What we offer: A collaborative working environment Dedicated, hard-working colleagues and supportive parents Commitment to excellent career development Strong links with other Catholic schools Our school is set in a vibrant diverse community with 205 pupils and a strong commitment to nurturing every child’s potential. If you are enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing and want to be part of a welcoming and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you. Application forms are available from the school office on 01424 427801 Email: office@st-mary-star.e-sussex.sch.uk This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 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.