TA3 (Little Common School)

Hours of work: 32.5

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Sunday 05 July 2026

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

Little Common School

Shepherds Close

Bexhill-on-Sea

East Sussex

TN39 4SQ

Phone: 01424 842297

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.littlecommon.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.

Little Common School is a large, vibrant, and welcoming school located in the heart of the village of Little Common, on the outskirts of Bexhill. We are proud to be an outstanding school with excellent facilities, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to nurturing every child’s potential.

Our school is known for its inclusive ethos, supportive staff team, and positive relationships with families. We value collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, and we offer a well-resourced environment where staff are supported to grow professionally.

We are seeking to appoint a proactive, organised, and nurturing Teaching Assistant to work in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, supporting children in their learning and development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children, demonstrate empathy, and have strong relationship-building skills. You will need to be resilient and flexible, working collaboratively within a supportive team.

Previous experience supporting children in an educational or similar setting is desirable. This role also includes lunchtime pastoral support.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30pm - 3.30 pm term time only, therefore

the salary stated is pro rata.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.littlecommon.org and should be returned to [email protected]

Closing date for applications is 5^th July 2026

Interviews will be w/c 6^th July 2026.

Please note we do not accept CVs

Additional Information

The Academy 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 an 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.