Teaching Assistant 3 (Hellingly Community Primary School) at East Sussex County Council

Hailsham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

25583.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Working with Whole Class, Small Group Setting, Support Children's Learning, Practical Support, Supervisory Work, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Handwriting, Maths, Social Skills, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Medical Care Routines, Teamwork

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hours of work: 30 Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 25 March 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Hellingly CP School North Street Hellingly East Sussex BN27 4DS Phone: 01323 844346 Email: office@hellingly.e-sussex.sch.uk [office@hellingly.e-sussex.sch.uk] Website: Hellingly.e-sussex.sch.uk [https://Hellingly.e-sussex.sch.uk] Please note, we do not accept CVs. 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. Hellingly Community Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant 3 to join our team working across the whole school. You will need to be able to work well in a whole class or small group setting and will have the initiative to support children's learning journey. Are you able to:- • Undertake practical, supervisory and support work in order to assist teachers in delivering quality learning to pupils? • Engage individual pupils and small groups in identified learning programmes eg phonics, reading, spelling, handwriting/presentation, maths, social skills and behaviour? • Manage pupils in accordance with behaviour programmes? • Assist pupils with personal and medical care routines? Ideally applicants would hold the Teaching Assistant 3 qualification. The role will be from 8:45am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday including playtime break duties and MDSA duty, to start as soon as possible. This is a fixed term contract until 22nd July 2026. The successful candidate will be joining a very committed staff and their ability to work well within our team is crucial. Excellent support will be available from colleagues in both our school and from our colleagues as part of the Wandle Learning Trust. We are able to offer you:- • A commitment to your continued professional development and career progression • A small community school with a pleasant working environment • A supportive and experienced team of teachers and leaders • Pleasant and cooperative children • Working within a federation We support and encourage both staff and pupils through our school values of:- • Respect – We value others for who they are and always show respect • Achievement – We always try our best to achieve our full potential • Perseverance – We celebrate risks and are determined to never give up Training and full induction to the school will be provided. If you are passionate about primary education and would like to join our team please apply using this link https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151811/EDV-2026-HCPS-55879 [https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151811/EDV-2026-HCPS-55879] Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 12 noon with interviews being held on Thursday 26th March 2026. Additional Information The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant 3 will undertake practical, supervisory, and support work to assist teachers in delivering quality learning to pupils across the whole school. This includes engaging individual pupils and small groups in identified learning programmes such as phonics, reading, spelling, maths, and managing pupil behaviour.