Vacancy: Teaching Assistant (Term-Time only)
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Brede, East Sussex
Permanent – Term-Time Only
Hours of work: 30 hours per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-Time only. Permanent Contract.
39 weeks worked per year; 46.2 weeks paid per year
Single Status 4. Grade 4: £25,185 to £25,583
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Join Our Caring and Committed Team at Brede Primary School!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team in a nurturing and inclusive environment? If so, Brede Primary School would love to hear from you!
Due to the retirement of one of team, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. The role will primarily be based in Key Stage 2. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering a wonderful opportunity to support children both within the classroom and through targeted intervention programmes for individuals and small groups.
At Brede Primary, we pride ourselves on our welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. Opportunities like this don’t come up often — our team stays because they love being here. You’ll be joining a school where children are encouraged to thrive, and where every member of staff plays a vital role in helping them reach their full potential.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Shares our school ethos and values (which you can find on our website: ww.brede.e-sussex.sch.uk).
- Has a kind, patient, intuitive and positive approach to supporting children.
- Is eager to contribute to our inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
In return, we can offer you:
- Wonderful children who are eager to learn and have exemplary behaviour and attitudes.
- A warm and welcoming school community with a strong team spirit.
- A supportive and compassionate senior leadership team.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A beautiful village location and small-school feel, where your contribution is truly valued.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and become part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us continue to build a school where every child shines.
The Governors of Brede Primary School take the safety of our children very seriously. References will be taken up before the interview date; no open references will be accepted. The successful candidate will also be required to obtain an enhanced DBS clearance and complete a disqualification declaration before starting the position. All applications must be submitted on the correct application form; CVs will not be accepted. All applications will be considered regardless of creed, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and disability.
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.
Please email your completed application form to: office@brede.e-sussex.sch.uk or post it to the address below, marked for the attention of the headteacher.
Closing date: 10am Monday 13th April 2026.