East Sussex County Council
Teaching Assistant 2 and MDSA (St Michael’s CE Primary School)
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Teaching Assistant 2 and MDSA (St Michael’s CE Primary School)
Teaching Assistant (TA2) and Lunchtime Supervisor (MDSA)
At St Michael’s Church of England Primary School
About the Role
St. Michael’s is a school with a well-established caring ethos rooted in Christian values: Love, Honesty, Forgiveness & Respect. All members of the school community are valued as individuals, fostering a happy, caring environment.
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to:
- Support children with barriers to learning, including:
- Dyslexic profiles
- Dyscalculia
- Neurodivergence
- Primarily work with KS2 pupils
- Collaborate as part of a small team
Key Responsibilities:
- Experience supporting children in a classroom (preferred but not required)
- Strong understanding of:
- Child development
- Children with differing needs and learning challenges
- Ability to build relationships with:
- Students
- Staff
- Parents
- Proficiency in:
- Maths
- English
- High academic and behavioural expectations
- Commitment to the school’s Christian values
- Familiarity with safeguarding
- Professional demeanour reinforced by school values
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Working Terms
- Hours per week: 21 (TA2) + 1.5 (MDSA)
- Pattern: Part-time, term-time only
- Equivalent to:
- 39 weeks (working)
- 6.05 weeks (annual leave) (Annual leave increases after 5 years’ continuous service)
- Equivalent to:
- Prorates salary proportionally due to part-time/term-time only hours
- Contract: Fixed term, 12 months (until July 2027)
Closing Date & Interview
- Apply by: Monday 13 July 2026, noon
- Interview date: Thursday 16 July 2026
Application Process
Contact the school office for:
- An application pack
- A school tour
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Contact Information: 📞 Phone: 01797 280277 ✉️ Email: office@playdenschool.com 🌐 Website
Text/format correctness: Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Legal Compliance
This role is subject to the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. Applications must include:
- A self-declaration form confirming no disqualification.
- If disqualified, candidates must apply to Ofsted for waiver.
Safeguarding Commitment
Required checks/enquiries:
- Enhanced DBS checks (regulated activity standard).
Role responsibilities:
- All staff must uphold the school’s safeguarding policy.
Notes
- Rural primary school setting with a small team environment.
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