Teaching Assistant - St Lawrence CE Primary School

About Us

St Lawrence C.E. Primary School is a larger than average primary school with nearly 600 pupils, arranged into three classes in each year group, serving the beautiful village of Hurstpierpoint, just north of Brighton. We have a very hardworking and dedicated staff team, wonderful children and a very supportive community.

Job Details

FTE Salary: Grade 3 - £24,796

Actual Pro-rata Salary: £16,857.16 - 30 hrs

Contract Type: Temporary Contract until July 2027 initially

Working Pattern: Full time

Location: St Lawrence CE Primary School, Hurstpierpoint

Closing date: Friday 25 September

Interviews: w/c 05 October 2026.

St Lawrence CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a flexible and committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils’ learning. The successful candidate should be happy to work across the primary age-range.

Requirements of the role include the ability to:

• form positive relationships with pupils and colleagues:
• engage and motivate pupils in their learning;
• understand and work with pupils who have a range of needs;
• work as a team member;
• use own initiative;
• promote a positive outlook;
• maintain full confidentiality;
• change and adapt to different circumstances;
• display a professional demeanour;
• be punctual and reliable;
• show a commitment to professional development.

For more details about the school, please refer to our websitewww.stlawrencehurst.co.ukin the first instance or contact the school office on 01273 833229.

Further Information

St Lawrence CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

We are committed to safeguarding policies and procedures and this post is subject to satisfactory reference checks and DBS clearance.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to office@stlawrencehurst.co.uk

Please submit your application by Friday 25 September for the attention of Mrs Charlie Kelsey, Deputy Head Teacher.

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

The reference number for this role is SCHO03076.