Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Assistant (Iford and Kingston CE School)

Job introduction

About the role

Skylark Federation are looking for a Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Assistant to join our welcoming and friendly village school at Kingston, Lewes.  We have friendly and engaged families, happy children who are keen to do their best and a positive, supportive working environment.

The hours of work are 8.30am until 12.00 noon as a teaching assistant, 12.00 noon until 1.00pm as a lunchtime assistant.  This position is for five days a week.  This position is to work in KS1 until the Summer but maybe for KS2 in the Autumn.

The successful candidate will support the teacher in the classroom to deliver teaching. They will work with children and assist with all learning activities.

They will either work across the classroom, one-to-one with a pupil or with a small group, assisting children who may need a little extra help. You’ll be there to boost the confidence of the pupils you are working with, empowering the children in a nurturing and supportive environment whilst openly assisting the teacher.

You will be an extra pair of eyes in the classroom, picking up on any changes in behaviour and helping to ensure that every child has a safe and happy learning experience.

We are a popular group of schools, and we would love to welcome you to our Federation.  We are in a lovely setting but an easy commute from Lewes and other areas.

Visits are warmly welcomed - please email our business manager, Mrs Hill on, ahill@skylarkfed.education for any enquiries.  Further details and paperwork can be found on the website or please contact our business manager.

Closing date: Monday 19 May at 9.00am 2025
Proposed interview date: Wednesday 21 May 2025 

Teaching Assistant: 16.25 hours per week, Grade 3
MDSA: 5 hours per week, Grade 2

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 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.