Hours of work
TA: 13.67 + HLTA: 9 hours per week. Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year plus 3 weeks annual leave, increasing after 5 years of continuous service). Position pro‑rata salary.
Fixed term: 12 months. Closing date: Friday 5 June 2026, noon. Interview date: Wednesday 10 or Thursday 11 May 2026, AM.
Contact
Western Road Community Primary SchoolSouthover High StreetLewes, BN7 1JBPhone: 01273 473013Email: office@westernroad.e-sussex.sch.ukWebsite: Western Road Community Primary School – Home
A tour of the school can be requested as part of the interview process. Visits to the school are also welcome – please telephone 01273 473013 or email head@westernroad.e-sussex.sch.uk to book an appointment.
About the School
Western Road is an innovative and popular school with a passionate belief in the development of the whole child. We are ambitious for our children and embrace learning with enthusiasm, determination and confidence.
Role Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, caring and (ideally) experienced Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role will be part‑time, 22.67 hours per week (Tuesday – Friday) working term‑time only (paid pro‑rata). The successful candidate will be class‑based each morning, working as part of a class team to support children with their core learning and delivering small group/individual interventions. The afternoon will focus on teacher planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time, planning and delivering high‑quality lessons in a range of classes. Experience of helping children to learn through play and outdoor learning provision would be an advantage. Job‑shares will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as a teaching assistant with class bases each morning, supporting children with core learning.
- Deliver targeted interventions, including reading, phonics, maths and nurture to support children in their learning and emotional regulation.
- Work closely with class teachers, SENCo and wider staff to observe, record and give feedback on pupils’ development where appropriate.
- Provide PPA cover in the afternoons, planning and delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
- Support teachers with assessment and feedback to improve children’s progress.
- Monitor, record, and report on children’s progress and attainment.
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment with high expectations for all.
- Have a calm, patient and nurturing approach.
- Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Qualifications & Experience
Desirable but not mandatory: Experience of working with children, including SEN, and delivering small‑group interventions.
Benefits
- A supportive and welcoming school community.
- Opportunities for professional development and training, including the possibility of training leading woodwork in outdoor provision.
- A positive, inclusive and child‑centred learning environment.
Legal & Safeguarding
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that it is 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 that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations by completing a self‑declaration form as part of the pre‑employment checks process. 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.
All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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