Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School)

Hours of work: 30.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time Term-time working for39 weeks per year plus6.05weeks annual leave which will increase after 5 years continuous service.
As the position is part-time term-time only the above salary will be pro rata equating to 17935.

Closing date: Friday 10 October 2025 12pm
Interview Date: week commencing 13 October 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Old London Road Hastings TN35 5NA
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Please note we do not accept CVs.

Hours of work: Five days a week 8.40am -3.15pm. Total of 30.5 hours ( includes break and lunch time duties).
Pro-rata salary 17936
To start October 2025.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage 2 for 30.5 hours per week preferably with previous experience of working with children as a Teaching Assistant. The role will also include lunch and break time duties.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting children in KS2 with their learning and development.
• Leading small group activities focused on early literacy numeracy and social skills.
• Assisting the class teacher with the daily setup and running of the classroom.
• Monitoring and reporting on childrens progress to the teacher and SENCO.
• Helping to manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Providing support for children with additional learning needs or SEN.

Desirable skills and Experience:

• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Commitment to Inclusion.
• Calm kind and flexible approach.
• Ability to work under the general guidance of the Class Teacher.
• Experience of working with children.
• Enthusiasm patience and ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
  

Be suitably qualified for the post of Teaching Assistant i.e. to have good basic literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or above) and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Applicants must be willing to fully join in with developing and supporting our schools Catholic ethos.

We can offer you:

• Pupils who have great behaviour for learning.
• A supportive staff team and parent community.
• Ongoing training and support.
  

Please contact the office for an application pack on or email

Please email your completed application form and covering letter to

Visits to the school are welcomed please contact the school office to arrange.

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.