Teaching Assistant (St Marks CE Primary School)

Hours of work: 13.5 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time term-time only (working for39weeks 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.
Fixed term until: 22.07.2027

Closing date: Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

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

St Marks Church of England Primary School
School Lane

Hadlow Down

Uckfield

TN22 4HY

Phone:
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Website: St Marks CE Primary School - Welcome

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Do you love seeing children grow in confidence and discover what they can achieve

• Are you someone who brings energy patience and positivity into every day
• Are you adaptable and calm able to think on your feet and respond to childrens needs as they arise
• Do you believe every child deserves to feel included encouraged and able to thrive
• Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference in a warm communitycentred school

We are a nurturing and community centred Church of England Primary School in the picturesque village of Hadlow Down. Our school vision and values are at the heart of everything we do and we are seeking anenergetic proactive and caring Teaching Assistantto join our dedicated and friendly team.

About the role:

• Support childrens learning in class in small groups or on a one-to-one basis to meet individual needs.

• Assist in delivering planned learning activitiesreinforcing teaching points and helping children stay engaged and motivated.

• Work across key stages and support children working outside of class expectations.

• Contribute to the planning and preparation of learning resources ensuring they are accessible engaging and inclusive.

• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing modelling respectful relationships and supporting children to develop resilience and independence.

• Work collaboratively with teachers SEN staff and external professionals to support pupils with additional needs following agreed strategies and interventions.

• Support the wider life of the school including playground duties school events and enrichment activities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children in a school early years or a similar setting.

• Be enthusiastic consistent and adaptablewith the ability to respond calmly and positively to changing situations.

• Possess good literacy and numeracy skills.

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• A commitment to safeguarding inclusion and the wellbeing of every child.

We offer a warm welcoming and supportive staff team where every member is valued in a school community that embraces creativity collaboration and continuous improvement.

For an application pack please visit where our vacancies are displayed under the key info tab.

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.