East Sussex County Council
Teaching Assistant (East Sussex Academy)
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Hours of Work: 32.5 Hours
Working Pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Contact Information:
East Sussex Academy
Oaklands Way
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 3NW
Phone: 01273 049656
Email: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk
[harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk]
Website: www.eastsussex.lseat.org.uk
[www.eastsussex.lseat.org.uk]
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Job Title:
Teaching Assistant Required for East Sussex Academy Hailsham (Primary)
About the Role:
We are looking for an inspired teaching assistant to join our fantastic school for pupils aged 5 to 10. You should have a passion for learning, be highly motivated, work well as part of a team, and be committed to engaging with pupils in a positive, calm, and caring way.
Responsibilities:
- Make life-changing differences to children.
- Work with a supportive, caring, dedicated staff and governing body.
- Engage with pupils aged 5 to 10.
- Join a team of enthusiastic, kind, caring, resilient, and dedicated people.
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About Us:
We are the newly commissioned Alternative Provision in East Sussex for pupils who have been permanently excluded from school or are at high risk of permanent exclusion. We are in an exciting period of development as we seek to shape our school to have an inspirational offer in place for the children in our care.
Requirements:
- Enthusiasm, kindness, care, resilience, and dedication.
- Ability to engage with pupils aged 5 to 10.
- Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to shape provision for our pupils.
- Work with forward-thinking staff.
- Join a highly experienced Trust.
- Induction training for new staff and ongoing CPD.
Application Information:
Closing date: Friday 30th October 2026
Interview date: Week of 2nd November 2026
Start date: ASAP
Further Information:
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact ESA Headteacher, Guy Walsh: guy.walsh@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk
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Additional Information:
The Academy 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 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.
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