Teaching Assistant 3 (Hellingly Community Primary School)

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

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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 childrens 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 is a fixed term contract until 22^nd 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

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25^th March 2026 at 12 noon with interviews being held on Thursday 26^th March 2026.