Groombridge (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
£24,404 - £24,790 per annum pro rata
32.5
Job introduction
About the role
Groombridge St Thomas is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant with immediate effect until July 2026. Our Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in the day-to-day life of the school. The post involves some individual pupil support and some general support, under the direction of the class teacher or SENCo. Therefore, throughout the week you may be working 1:1 with a pupil, with a group of pupils or supporting generally in the class. Our TAs also play a crucial role in supporting during lunchtimes and PPA time.
The person appointed needs to have strong behaviour management skills, good communication skills, be enthusiastic, flexible and a good team player yet self-motivated enough to use their own initiative when necessary. You should also have good numeracy and literacy skills/qualifications and prior experience of working with children. In return we can offer you a supportive school with friendly, well-behaved pupils eager to learn.
The post is initially until July 2026 and we are looking for someone who can start with immediate effect.
Closing date for applications: 12pm Wednesday 14th May 2025. Interviews will be held the following week.
Hours of work: 32.5 hours a week: 8.30-3.30 Monday to Friday including a lunchbreak
Salary: Grade 4 £24,404 pro rata
Term time only to include INSET days
Application forms and information on the role can be obtained from the school website: Groombridge St. Thomas CE Primary School - Current Vacancies.
Groombridge St Thomas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant would be required to complete a DBS check and receive satisfactory clearance, along with a confidential health questionnaire. Written references will also be requested.
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 45.05 weeks per year plus 7.09 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.