Teaching Assistant / MDSA (Hankham Primary School)

Company: East Sussex County Council
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Location: Eastbourne
Job Description:

Job Details

Hours of work: 12 hours per week. Working pattern: part‑time, term‑time only (39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave – increases after 5 years of continuous service). Salary is pro‑rata.

Fixed term: 24 months. Working days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Working hours: 8:45‑12:00 as TA Level 3 and 12:00‑1:00 as MDSA. Additional hours may be required to cover occasional absences (paid via pay claim).

Closing date: Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:55 a.m. Interview date: Wednesday 3 June 2026.

Role Overview

We are looking for three dedicated Teaching Assistants to support classroom learning and deliver targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

  • Support classroom learning for pupils.
  • Deliver small‑group and one‑to‑one targeted interventions.
  • Assist with daily classroom tasks and routines.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support staff.

Qualifications

  • Shares the school’s ethos and values.
  • Patient, kind, intuitive and positive in supporting children.
  • Committed to inclusive and nurturing learning environments.

Benefits and Support

  • Wonderful, eager children with positive behaviour.
  • Warm, welcoming community with strong team spirit.
  • Supportive and compassionate senior leadership team.
  • Beautiful semi‑rural location and small‑school feel.

Legal and Safeguarding

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. Successful candidates must demonstrate, via a self‑declaration form, that they have not been disqualified under these regulations. The school will also require an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity.

All staff are expected to hold or obtain an Enhanced DBS check and to uphold the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026