Teaching Assistant (Bourne Primary School)

Hours of work: 30 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks 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)

Fixed term: Until August 2026

Closing date:10 October 2025

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

Bourne Primary School
Melbourne Rd Eastbourne BN22 8BD

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Website: Bourne Primary School - Home

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Ready for an adventure in education If you are passionate about making a real difference and have the drive to support diverse learners this is your dream job!

At Bourne Primary we are more than just a school. We are a vibrant diverse community where every child is encouraged to Nurture Innovate Collaborate and Empathise. We celebrate a melting pot of cultures speaking over 42 different languages and we support a wide range of unique needs. From the familiar to the unexpected Bourne has it all and we want you to be part of our journey.

We are seeking to appoint three Teaching Assistants whowill be able to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of all pupils including but not exclusively those with special educational needs. They will be able to work with whole classes groups and individuals as required.

The successful candidate will:

• Aid pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own.
• Establish supportive relationships with the pupil(s) concerned.
• Promote the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil(s) with SEN encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
• Monitor the pupils response to the learning activities and where appropriate modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• Give feedback on achievements in order to reinforce and develop self-reliance and self-esteem including marking childrens work.
• Support pupils in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities.
  

Interview date Tuesday 14 October at 9am.

We are only able to accept East Sussex County Council application forms which can be found with full details of the vacancy on our website -.

To apply visit our school website. For further information please contact MrsPalmer Headteacher or Mrs Danielle Defty School Business Manager via phonecall or email.

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.