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Teaching Assistant 2 (Wallands Community Primary and Nursery school)
East Sussex County Council
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Source date: 11/6/2026
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Job Description Hours of work: 22 hours and 10 minutes 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 and term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Fixed term until 22 July 2027. Closing date: Friday 13 November 2026 at 12 noon. For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Wallands Community Primary and Nursery school Email: personnel@wallands.org Please note, we do not accept CVs. We are a primary school with a nursery and specialist inclusion base in Lewes, set in fantastic grounds and situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park. We are only a short train/bus ride from Eastbourne and Brighton. We have supportive, caring and dedicated staff and governing body and fabulous children. Would you like to be part of our great team? We are looking for someone who has: • experience in supporting children across the primary age group • a willingness to undertake training and medical responsibilities • a calm, caring and resilient character • the ability to build positive relationships with every child • good communication skills and is a strong team player • flexibility and creativity What can we offer you? • Fantastic children to work with. • A friendly staff team. • A range of training to supplement knowledge you already have • Support from the leadership team. Our Ofsted inspection in September 2022, stated that, 'this is a great place to learn. Leaders have high aspirations and hope for pupils to achieve all they are capable of. They also care deeply about the well-being of every child.' If you think you have all the skills above, we will welcome you as part of our team. We would encourage a visit to the school, please phone or email to arrange this or to have an informal discussion with the Headteacher. Contact Fiona Adams, Business Manager: personnel@wallands.org, for an application form, person specification and job description. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and therefore each post is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring service) check. 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. 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. Job Info Job Identification 4759 Job Category Education Posting Date 11/06/2026 Apply Before 11/13/2026 Locations Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site) Enable Applications No Working Hours 22 hours and 10 minutes Salary £25,614 per annum pro rata Salary From 25,614 Salary To 25,614 Working Pattern Part Time - term time Contract Type Fixed Term Contract