Job Description

Hours of work: 26 hours per week (3 days 8:30 to 12:30 and 2 days 8:30 to 15:30)


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/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)


Fixed term: Until 22 July 2026


Closing date: 08 December 2025


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


St Mark's CE Primary School (School Ln, Hadlow Down, Uckfield TN22 4HY)


Phone: 01825 830375


Email: office@st-marks.e-sussex.sch.uk


Website: https://st-marks-hadlowdown.co.uk/




Please note, we do not accept CVs.





We are a small Church of England Primary School based in the beautiful village of Hadlow Down, near Uckfield. Our school vision and values are at the heart of everything that we do here at St Mark's.


We are looking for a patient and caring person to join our team of dedicated and friendly staff. This position is to work on an individual basis to support a KS1 child with an EHCP.


We are looking for:


Experience working with children An individual who is energetic, enthusiastic and consistent in their approach An individual who is able to deliver planned work 1:1 with creativity Flexibility and someone who can think on their feet Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team



We can offer you:


A supportive, warm and welcoming team Skilled and dedicated teachers Polite, engaged and curious pupils A beautiful location and outdoor space



Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please email office@st-marks.e-sussex.sch.uk or call the school office on 01825 830375. Full details are available on our website, including information on how to apply.







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.