Teaching Assistant (St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant 2 to join our team starting on 3^rd September 2025.

This is a permanent post for 31.25 hours each week, from 8.30am to 3.15pm every day.

You will be entitled to an unpaid half hour lunch each day.

Interviews will be on Wednesday 14^th May 2025.

We are a large, welcoming and inclusive, Primary School located on the beautiful South Coast, with 443 children currently on roll. Our values are an inclusive “Catholic, Coastal, and Diverse” approach to all.

We are very proud of our school grounds and building, with staff and children showing dedication to caring for our classrooms, communal areas and displays of work. 

At St Thomas a Becket Catholic Primary School, our intention is that our curriculum extends opportunity, raises aspiration, opens children’s eyes to Jesus and God’s love and the world beyond their immediate environment, enabling them to live happy, healthy and productive lives and inspire them to become lifelong learners.

We aim to build resilience and encourage a positive growth mindset amongst our children as it is often through mistakes we learn the most.

Everyone at St Thomas a Becket follows the Eight Learning Characters which encourages our children to:

• Concentrate
• Don’t give up
• Be cooperative
• Be curious
• Have a go
• Use your imagination, 
• Keep improving
• Enjoy learning

We are seeking a teaching assistant who is inspired by our vision and would relish the opportunity to join our team.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with all pupils, staff and external agencies. There will be a requirement for playground and lunch time supervision included in the role, and reinforcing positive behaviour and play strategies to ensure a happy, safe learning environment for all. 

The successful candidate should be prepared to work hard, be a positive and productive member of the staff team and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life. We expect the most from our pupils so a candidate that has high expectations; has evidence of quality practice; will make learning fun and has a genuine belief that all children have the potential for success would be ideally suited to this post.

In return, we can offer you outstanding support and a commitment to your professional development, a supportive Catholic ethos where your contributions will be valued, a friendly team of enthusiastic colleagues and an attractive working environment with excellent facilities, well-behaved children and supportive families.

For further details and an application pack, please contact the school office at office@stthomasbecket.e-sussex.sch.uk or 01323 737221. 

The closing date is 9am on Tuesday 6^th May 2025.

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.