East Sussex County Council
Teaching Assistant TA3 (Heron Park Primary Academy)
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Teaching Assistant TA3 (Heron Park Primary Academy)
Job Description
Hours of Work
31.25 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
Monday 13th July 2026
Contact Information
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
- Address: Heron Park Primary Academy, Dallington Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE
- Phone: 01323 502525
- Email: heronparkoffice@heronppa.org.uk
- Website: https://www.heronparkprimaryacademy.org/
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
About the Role
Heron Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed, and experienced Teaching Assistant on a permanent, term-time only basis to continue inspiring young minds.
This is an exciting role for someone passionate about supporting all pupils to achieve their greatest potential.
We would love to hear from you if:
- You have a genuine passion for supporting children in education.
- You are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
- You are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities.
- You are patient, caring, and committed to helping every child thrive and succeed.
What We Offer
- A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration at the center of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations.
- Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD.
- A spacious, well-equipped, and well-resourced learning environment.
- A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff.
- The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way.
- Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books.
- Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops, and health and well-being support.
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Application Process
If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Yvonne Streeter, Office Manager on office@heronppa.org.uk or 01323 502525.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly follow this link to apply: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-AAT-0293.
Safeguarding Information
Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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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.
About Us
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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