Teaching Assistant & MDSA (Little Horsted C of E Primary School)

Hours of work: 32.5 per week.
Working pattern: Full-time term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus5.85weeks annual leave).
As the position is term-time only the above salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: Friday 8 May 2026 at 12.00 p.m.

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

Little Horsted CE Primary School
Little Horsted
Uckfield
TN22 5TS

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Website: Little Horsted Church of England Primary School - Welcome

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Little Horsted is a successful small rural school situated just off the A26 near Uckfield

The Governors are seeking to appoint a committed inspirational innovative and talented Teaching Assistant to work Monday - Friday 8.30am until 3.30pm starting May 2026 (the salary for this role is dependent on experience).

5.5 hours per day - TA role

1 hour per day - MDSA role

They are looking for a person who either has a good knowledge of the KS1 & KS2 curriculum and experience of working with children within that age range or a newly qualified Level 3 candidate. Prospective candidates should have a level 3 qualification or above/relevant experience and a good working knowledge of child protection safeguarding procedures and policies that are essential in an education setting.

There may be opportunities available for further training leading to a recognised qualification.

The role will be a combination of supporting pupils through individual & small group interventions as well class-based support.

In addition to this role we also require the successful candidate to cover lunchtime duty as a Midday Supervisory Assistant.

Visits to the school are encouraged - please phone the school on to make an appointment to come and have an informal chat with the Acting Head of School Mrs Fiona Page.

For more information about the role please download the job description.

Please contact the School Business Manager Sarah Francillia for an application pack at .

Completed application forms can be sent electronically to by 12pm on Friday 8th May 2026.

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.