Fixed Term Early years teaching Assistant

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2DS

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 9 months
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796

What skills and experience we're looking for

Relevant NVQ childcare qualification or equivalent

• GCSE Grade C literacy and numeracy

• First Aid Training

• Safeguarding Training Experience

• Experience of working with young children

• Experience of working as part of a team

• Experience of organising activities/experiences for children

• Experiences of working in a school environment

• Able to work under direction and on own initiative

• Experience of working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage

• Experience of working with children who have special educational needs

• Experience of applying targets from individual educational plans

• Record keeping for SEN/foundation stage/primary aged children Knowledge

• Be willing to gain knowledge of the learning processes and needs of specific children

• Health & Safety • Child protection/safeguarding

• Equal opportunities and inclusion

• Child development

• Knowledge of acceptable behaviours for children of different ages

• Understanding of how to ensure good behaviour through positive reinforcement

• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs, in particular speech and language, learning skills, social interaction and self-help skills

• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage/National Curriculum Personal Qualities and Skills

• Calm and patient

• Empathetic

• Organised and reliable

• Confidentiality

• Resourceful and flexible

• Tolerant

• Effective Communicaton

What the school offers its staff

Strong Professional Development Our pupils are not the only learners in our community – we are keen to develop a professional learning community, where every member of our community is growing and developing. St. Mary’s is part of the Hurst Education Trust – as part of this group of schools we have been able to access professional development in Phonics, reading and writing just this year.

Staff across the schools meet regularly to share good practice and learn from each other. We are also able to support staff who wish to develop and move higher in their chosen careers, in the past couple of years we have supported a TA to become a Teacher through the Graduate apprenticeship scheme, supported 5 members of our teaching team to complete National Professional Qualifications, trained 2 Higher Level Teaching Assistants and 2 Emotional Literacy Support Assistants.

Beyond the school there are opportunities for growth and development in the HET schools. Wellbeing Staff and pupil wellbeing is important to us. We value and promote staff wellbeing. Our policies and actions reflect the importance we put on a work/life balance

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HET St Marys_TA_Vacancy Pack_Oct2026_V1.pdf - 4.82 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead website
• Email address: sbm@Stmaryseg.co.uk
• Phone number: 01342 323858
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-primary-school-east-grinstead

 St. Mary’s C of E Primary School in East Grinstead, is school full of joy and learning and we are looking for a part time class teacher to join our dedicated and hard working team. We are looking for a Class Teacher who can inspire and motivate children to become the best they can be – giving them exciting learning opportunities and a joy in their learning. We are an inclusive school and have higher than national numbers of additional needs; Class Teachers have high expectations and are experts at adapting learning to match every child for them to achieve. We would welcome applications from teachers who share those high expectations of learning and behaviour and wish to work within a nurturing and joyful setting. Working with our Senior Leadership team you will join a school that continues on the journey to excellence • Is committed to working with others, to embrace change and improve practice for all. Our pupils, staff team, families, and governors will welcome and support your induction, growth, and professional development. We are part of Hurst Education Trust which offers high quality professional development for our staff team and enrichment opportunities for our pupils. We are looking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic, and talented professional, who can demonstrate excellent classroom practice and a commitment to professional development and growth. We are looking for someone who: • Is passionate about teaching and learning • Has strong inclusive classroom practice and is confident in adapting teaching to meet a range of needs for individual learners • Has high expectations of all pupils, regardless of their starting point • Is committed to supporting the school’s Christian ethos We can offer you: • A nurturing and joyful school that values every member of our community • A welcoming and supporting staff, governor, and parental community • A dedicated and passionate staff team committed to achieving the best for every child • Joyful and loving pupils who flourish in their learning environment • Strong professional development opportunities, with school, through HET and beyond school

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@Stmaryseg.co.uk.

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