Teaching Assistant 2

King Offa Primary Academy, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4HS

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: FTE: £25,615.00 (actual salary: £5,210.12)

Teaching Assistant 2 job summary

King Offa Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in supporting our pupils to thrive. A key priority of the role will be supporting school's early reading programme each morning, working with pupils to develop their reading skills, confidence and enjoyment of reading. The role will also involve supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.

We would love to hear from you if:

you are passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing

you have an interest in early reading and phonics and are enthusiastic about helping children develop strong foundations in reading.

you are patient, positive and able to build strong supportive relationships with children

you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

A supportive team who place our values of Knowledge, Opportunities, Pride, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations

Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD

A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment

A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff

The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way

Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books

Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Craig Andrew, Office Manager, on office@kingoffapa.org.uk or 01424 211548.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

 

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

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of pupils and we follow safer recruitment practice. References will be taken up prior to interview and an enhanced criminal records bureau check will be made prior to appointment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About King Offa Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 402 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King Offa Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-offa-primary-academy

King Offa converted to Academy status in September 2012. We are one of sevens schools run by Aurora Academies Trust, four of which are based in East Sussex. The school is over one hundred years old and we are very proud of the history and heritage of King Offa. Whilst enjoying the charm and character of such a well-established school, we also always aim to be looking forwards and preparing our children for life in the twenty first century.

Our links with parents, carers, and wider family are very important to us. We know that educating children is our joint responsibility and we value the support of all our families.

We are proud of our educational outcomes and how well pupils learn here. However, we also make sure we offer pupils wider opportunities to develop their talents and interests so they grown into thoughtful, open minded individuals who make a positive contribution to the world around them.

We are a popular school and many year groups are full but we but still have spaces in some classes.

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