Job Description

Hours of work: 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.30 am - 3.30 pm)




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: 15 October 2025


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


Sandown Primary School and Nursery


The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2AA




Phone: For an informal chat please contact the Assistant Head, Mrs Harley, 01424 436983 - option 4.




Email: finance@sandown.school




Website: Home | Sandown Primary School




Please note, we do not accept CVs.


Sandown Primary School and Nursery is a popular school at the heart of the local community and we are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to become part of our team.



You will be supporting teaching and learning in the classroom as well as the opportunity to work under your own initiative in the afternoon. This may be in the form of overlearning, groups or any other roles designated by the class teacher.




We are looking for someone who:


- has a good standard of English and Maths - GCSE grade 'C'/5 or above


has the ability to learn quickly and adapt to change who is committed to raising standards and delivering a high quality education
We can offer you:


opportunities for professional development a supportive and challenging leadership team pupils who behave well and are proud of their school
For an application pack please visit the school website or email.



Interview Date: 22 October 2025





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.