Job Description

Salary: 24,796 - 25,583; pro-rata salary 21,306 - 21,983 (term time only)


Contract type: Permanent


Working pattern: Full-time


Closing date: 17 November 2025 at noon


Interview date: Shortly afterwards


How to apply: Please contact the HR officer, email: hr@stmarysbexhill.org for an application pack


Who to contact if you have a query: Please contact the Principal, Natalie Edwards, on 01424 730740 for an informal discussion.



Teaching Assistants


35.5 hours per week (Mon-Thu 8:30-4:15pm, Tue 5pm finish, Fri 2.45pm finish)



St Mary's is seeking to recruit Teaching Assistants to work within a small class team who are responsible for providing personalised support to pupils/students at the school and college.


St Mary's is a residential special school and college for pupils / students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.


You will need to be positive, kind and caring, with basic knowledge of support needs of pupils with special educational needs and a commitment to providing outstanding support to pupils/students


We offer a strong and friendly staff team, wonderful pupils/students to work with in a positive and inspiring environment that values both personal and professional growth.


We are committed to employee wellbeing and development - offering ongoing professional learning opportunities, wellbeing support and resources, access to our on-site swimming pool, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential 24/7 support.



St Mary's is committed to equal opportunities and Safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the pupils. All successful applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. We do not accept CVs.



Additional Information



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.