Job profile for KS1 and KS2 Teaching Assistants
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery, Roderick Ave, Peacehaven BN10 8B
Job details
Salary: £24,796
Contractual hours: 31.67 per week
Job category: Teaching and Leadership
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Job description
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated people to join us as a Teaching Assistant.
Part‑time: 31 hours 40 minutes a week (Monday to Friday 8:35 am – 3:25 pm)
Paid weeks per year: 45.05 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Start date: September 2026
About the Role
The successful candidates will:
- Enjoy working with children, ideally with some school experience
- Be highly motivated and keen to learn
- Be willing to work effectively as part of a team
- Have patience and resilience to work with SEND children
We can offer you:
- Training that will support you in your role
- Children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
- A strong, supportive and committed staff team
- Opportunities to develop your professional skills
- A Teaching Assistant apprenticeship for the right candidate
If you are a graduate that is thinking about becoming a teacher and would like the opportunity to have paid work experience in a school before applying for teacher training, this would be a chance to gain valuable experience to support your application for teacher training.
Visits are welcome or please visit our school website: www.meridianschool.co.uk/about-us/vacancies
For more information please contact the school: recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk
Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 10th June
Interview date: Week beginning Monday 15th June
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email or direct by post to the school office.
Email: recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk
Address: Meridian Community Primary & Nursery, Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, BN10 8BZ
Telephone: 01273 584212
Website: www.meridianschool.co.uk
Additional Information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Company Information
Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.
Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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