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Teaching Assistants (TA) and Midday Supervisors (MSA)

Torfield School, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3JT

This job expired on 29 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Single Status 3-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Torfield School is a successful special academy for primary aged young people with autism, communication and associated learning difficulties.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers in curriculum delivery, preparing resources and providing lunchtime supervision. Candidates will need to demonstrate an understanding of children with special needs. Candidates with experience or qualifications in supporting communication and/or behavioural difficulties will be well placed to apply, although those with other qualifications / experience may also be considered.

What the school offers its staff

Applications are particularly welcome from graduates or those with successful experience of further / higher education who are interested in a longer-term career in teaching.

Please email the office at torfieldoffice@tasmat.org.uk for an application pack.

Previous applicants need not re-apply. We do not accept CVs

For further information or an informal discussion please contact the school office.

Closing date: Noon on Monday 29th June 2026.

Interviews will be held soon after.

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.

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About Torfield School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Size: 97 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Torfield School website
• Email address: kquinnell@tasmat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/torfield-school

Torfield School is a successful special academy for primary aged young people with autism, communication and associated learning difficulties.

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