KS2 Teaching Assistant 2 or 3 (Stone Cross School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 30 hours per week
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)

Closing date: 18th November 2026 9am

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Stone Cross School (Adur Dr, Stone Cross, Pevensey BN24 5EF)
Phone: 01323461002
Email: office@stonecross.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://www.stonecrossschool.co.uk/esussex/primary/stonecross/site/pages/schoolinformation/vacancies

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Job Advert: KS2 Teaching Assistant 2 or 3 at Stone Cross School

Start date as soon as possible

Name of School: Stone Cross School

Post Title: Teaching Assistant 2 or 3

Education Stage: 4-11 year old children

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part time. Term time only

Pay Scale: 30 hours per week, £25614-£26427 per annum pro rata

Hours of work: 8.30-3.00 Monday to Friday with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break

Interview Date: Monday 23rd November 2026

At Stone Cross School, we believe in nurturing young minds and creating a supportive learning environment. Our dedicated team is passionate about fostering curiosity and encouraging creativity in our pupils. We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team.

Are you someone who:

• Has a passion for working with children and supporting their learning journey
• Is self-motivated, adaptable and positive about supporting children in their learning and development.
• Can engage with children in a calm, innovative and resourceful manner.
• Is able to work as directed, use initiative when needed and is willing to take on additional training.
• Providing one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs.
• Communicates effectively with teachers, parents, and caregivers

Please visit the school website-https://www.stonecrossschool.co.uk/esussex/primary/stonecross/site/pages/schoolinformation/vacancies to download an application form.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are 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 to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

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.

About us

Additional Information
This authority 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 hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
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.