Pevensey (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
£24,404 per annum pro rata
29.6
Job introduction
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at Pevensey & Westham CE Primary School. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant from September 2025.
The role is intended to be flexible and will involve supporting individuals, small groups and some whole class support. The applicant will need to be adaptable, able to show initiative and have the confidence to work independently or as part of a team. You will have a desire to see every child flourish and reach their potential.
Experience in Lower Key Stage 2 is desired.
Pevensey and Westham is a thriving primary school committed to providing an excellent education for all pupils in our care. Our school is set in a beautiful, historic environment where there are ‘warm and respectful’ relationships between pupils and adults.
We welcome potential applicants to visit and experience our school first hand.
Salary: Single Status Pay Scale: Grade 4. Salary Range: £24,404- £24,790 (pro-rata)
Hours: 29.6 hours per week 8.30 – 15:10 (30 minutes for lunch/15 minute break) Monday – Friday
For more details, please see our website https://www.pevenseyschool.org.uk or contact the school office on 01323 762269 or by email at admin@pevenseyschool.org.uk.
To express your interest in this role please complete and return the support staff application form making sure you clearly outline why we should hire you.
Closing date: Midday 25 April 2025
Interview date: TBC
Pevensey & Westham CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate with the Local Authority. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.
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)
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.