Teaching Assistant (Priory School)
East Sussex County Council View all jobs
- Lewes, East Sussex
- £18,224-18,512 per year
- Temporary
- Part-time
9 hours ago
Job Category: Education
Job Description:
Hours of work: 30 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.
Fixed term for: until 22 July 2027.
Closing date: 2nd November 2026, 9:00am.
Knowing Belonging Becoming
PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.
The Governors wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant (fixed term, until July 2027) to work in the main school site experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs. The post involves providing dedicated support to individuals and groups of students. Ideal candidates would have some experience of working with students with Dyslexia and/or Speech and Language difficulties. An interest in supporting students with Maths would be an advantage but not essential.
The hours of work are 30 hours a week Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. term time (plus inset days). The actual salary is £18,224 to £18,512 a year (39 working weeks, 45.05 paid weeks a year). The salary is based on Single Status, Grade 4, spinal points 9 to 10, £26,016 to £26,427. If you would prefer to work less than 30 hours a week, please include this in your application.
East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.
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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 .
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.
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Teaching Assistant in Lewes employer: Prioryschool
Priory School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises the welfare and development of both students and staff. With a commitment to academic excellence and strong pastoral care, employees benefit from a culture that values teamwork and professional growth, alongside flexible part-time hours during term time, allowing for a balanced work-life integration.
