Job Description

Hours of work: 31.66 hours per week


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)


Closing date: 5th January 2026


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


Stone Cross School (Adur Dr, Stone Cross, Pevensey BN24 5EF)


Phone: 01323461002


Email: office@stonecross.e-sussex.sch.uk


Website: https://www.stonecrossschool.co.uk/esussex/primary/stonecross/site/pages/schoolinformation/vacancies




Please note, we do not accept CVs.





We require a SEN Teaching Assistant


Start date February 2026 or as soon as possible Grade 4 Point 9: 25185 FTE (TA3 or TA4 depending on experience) SS4 with progression to SS5 Part Time: 31.66 hours per week Hours of work: 8.20-3.10 Monday to Friday with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break



At Stone Cross School, we believe in nurturing young minds and creating a supportive learning environment. Our dedicated team is passionate about fostering curiosity and encouraging creativity in our students. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team.





Role Overview:


As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs. Your role will involve supporting their educational and emotional development, facilitating learning activities, promoting independence within the classroom and supporting the SENCO with statutory paperwork.





Key Responsibilities:


Support the teacher in delivering tailored educational programs for pupils with special needs. Provide one-to-one support and encouragement to pupils as needed. Help implement Additional Needs Plans and provision as set out on EHCPs, monitoring their progress. Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. Support a child with medical needs, in the INA's absence including covering breaks, being trained with tracheostomy care and emergency changes. Collate and complete administrative tasks including; typing up SEND meeting notes onto provision map, gathering information from teachers for SEND referral forms, inputting pupil details to SEND referral forms and sending out paperwork in preparation for EHCP Annual Reviews.



We want someone who has:


Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A compassionate and patient approach to working with children. Experience or a willingness to embrace therapeutic thinking. Produce accurate and up-to-date records and reports as required. Differentiate learning resources to meet the complex needs of the pupils, supporting teaching assistants with resources and advice.



Interviews: Friday 9th January


We welcome visits to the school, please contact the school office if you'd like to make an appointment. Please visit the school website to download an application form.


https://www.stonecrossschool.co.uk/esussex/primary/stonecross/site/pages/schoolinformation/vacancies







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.