Teaching Assistant x 2 (Priory School)

Teaching Assistant x 2 (Priory School)

East Sussex County Council

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• Lewes, East Sussex
• Permanent
• Part-time

4 hours ago

Job Details

Job Category: Education

Job Description:

• Hours of work: 30 per week.
• Working pattern: Part-time.
• As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
• Fixed term for: until 22/07/2027.
• Closing date: 5th October 2026, 9:00am.
• Interview date: Friday, 9th October 2026.

Contact Information

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

Priory School,
Mountfield Road
Lewes
BN7 2XN

Phone:

Email:

Website:

How to apply

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website under Menu, Joining Priory, Staff Vacancies. They are also available from Personnel at Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN. Telephone: extension 211 or email: .

Please return application forms by email to

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About Priory School

Priory School is a happy and thriving Secondary School based in Lewes, East Sussex. It is a very successful school with an excellent reputation. The Governors are seeking to appoint 2 temporary Teaching Assistants, until July 2027, experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs and in particular, students with Autism.

These positions are based on the main school site and within the Oak Centre (ASC Support Centre). The roles include supporting Oak students in mainstream lessons, as well as supporting at the Oak Centre. You may be required to deliver Primary and Secondary level 1:1 and small group lessons at the Oak Centre. You will be working with outstanding SEN professionals and teachers.

This role is suitable for candidates who:

• Are confident, motivated and dedicated
• Are able to demonstrate proactive behaviour management skills and adaptable teaching styles
• Have good academic qualifications and enhanced people skills

Salary Information

The actual yearly salary for working 30 hours a week is £18,224 to £18,512 (39 working weeks, 6.05 holiday weeks, 45.05 total paid weeks). The hours of work are 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. term time, including inset days. The grade is Grade 4, Scale point 9-10, £26,016 to £26,427.

Equality and Safeguarding

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.

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 an 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.

• Are confident, motivated and dedicated
• Are able to demonstrate proactive behaviour management skills and adaptable teaching styles
• Have good academic qualifications and enhanced people skills
  
  The actual yearly salary for working 30 hours a week is £18,224 to £18,512 (39 working weeks, 6.05 holiday weeks, 45.05 total paid weeks). The hours of work are 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. term time, including inset days. The grade is Grade 4, Scale point 9-10, £26,016 to £26,427.