Teaching Assistant (Salehurst Church of England Primary School)

Hours of work: 31.25 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.85 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.

Closing date: Friday 19th December 2025, 12pm

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Salehurst Church of England Primary School, George Hill, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5BU

Phone: 01580 880288

Email: salehurstoffice@thebridgefederation.org

Website: https://salehurst.thebridgefederation.org/vacancies-3/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work as part of our existing staff team, mainly supporting children in class. This will include working alongside the class teacher in promoting independent learning, whether it is as a whole class, in small groups or as individuals. We would like somebody who is patient and who is able to model a positive attitude to the children with a good understanding of the wide range of primary curriculum subjects.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.45am to 3.30pm (0.5hr lunch). Midday Supervisory Assistant duties included.

We are looking for someone with:-

• Good communication skills with children and adults

• A love of learning and the ability to be creative and to use their own initiative

• Proficiency in basic Maths and English skills

• The ability to use ICT effectively

• A fostering flexible approach in supporting children with SEND when necessary.

• If possible, a relevant Level 3 qualification and/or previous experience of working with primary aged children

We can offer you:

• A nurturing and caring working environment

• Responsive and enthusiastic pupils

• A dedicated and supportive staff who are committed to raising standards

• The opportunity to make a difference

• A commitment to continuing professional development for all

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office using the contact details stated. Application packs are available on request.

Salehurst Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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.