Teaching Assistant (Seaford Primary School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 16.5 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term until: 22.07.2027

Closing date: Tuesday 20 October, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Interview date: Friday 23 October, 2026.

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

Seaford Primary School
Wilkinson Way
Seaford
BN25 2JF

Phone: 01323893450
Email: office@seafordprimary.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: Seaford Primary School - Home

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant. The post is for between 16.5 and 27.5 hours per week on a fixed term contract.

Main purpose

• Support the class teacher in the teaching and welfare of pupils, ensuring all children have equal access to learning opportunities.

• Provide targeted support to individuals and groups of pupils

• Assisting children with any medical need as directed (training will be given)

• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and the school’s values throughout the school day.

We wish to appoint someone who will:

• Assist in preparing the classroom and learning materials.

• Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning, as directed by the class teacher.

• Support children with any medical need, following specific guidance and care plans.

• Monitor and record pupils’ progress and provide feedback to the teacher.

• Supervise pupils during break times, lunchtimes, and on school trips as required.

• Encourage and support positive pupil behaviour and well-being.

• Support the school’s approach to safeguarding and child protection at all times.

• Assist in maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment.

• Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by the headteacher or class teacher.

Further information about the role and application forms are available on our website: Seaford Primary School - Vacancies

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.