Teaching Assistant

St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0NX

38 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 12 hour per week role, term time only, Thursday & Friday, 8.45am - 3.15pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Single Status pay scale Grade 3, scale point 7, £24,796
• Actual salary: £6,948
• Pay scale: Single Status pay scale Grade 3, scale point 7

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of working with primary school aged children in range of contexts

• Have GCSE’s (grade C or equivalent) in English and Maths

• Be dedicated to providing, alongside the class teacher, a secure and inspiring learning environment where children can thrive

• Be effective in establishing positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents

• Be able to assist in the planning and preparation of resources

• Be responsible for keeping records and providing feedback to the class teacher in relation to children's progress and achievement

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you a friendly, supportive school and opportunities for professional development.

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.

TA2 JD PT March 26.pdf - 144 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form Support Staff.docx - 262 KB (opens in new tab)

TA2 Advert P-T March 26.pdf - 202 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 412 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy website
• Email address: mdavey@stlens.org
• Phone number: 01424 422950
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-leonards-church-of-england-primary-academy

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Arranging a visit to St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mdavey@stlens.org.

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