Teaching Assistant 2 (Ringmer Primary and Nursery School - DMAT)

Hours of work: 30

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only

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

Fixed-term until: 18 December 2026

Closing date: Friday 17 July 2026

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

Ringmer Primary and Nursery School - DMAT

Harrisons Lane

Ringmer

East Sussex

BN8 5LL

Phone: 01273 812463

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.ringmerprimary.school/

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.

We are a school that works together to ensure that our learners remain at the heart of our school community and everything we do. The whole team prides itself on its desire for continual improvement which inspires innovation and promotes

inclusion. As a result, our learning environments are calm and purposeful and we

have enthusiastic and motivated learners.

Together we belong, together we achieve, together we shape tomorrow.

Together we build an inclusive and collaborative community where all children belong, achievement and growth are celebrated, and learners are empowered to be lifelong, responsible citizens.

We are looking for a warm and positive TA2 to join our school family, who will embrace our ethos, use their initiative to find solutions, remain flexible and adaptable, and be passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of our children.

We are looking for someone who can:

- Work within a class base every afternoon from 1pm-3.30pm

- To contribute to a wide range of teaching and learning activities, including class

based work, group teaching and individual pupil support in order to assist and

support the work of qualified teachers

- To work within the statutory frameworks relevant to the role

The successful candidate will:

- Have experience of working with primary school aged children in a range of contexts

- Have a good level of literacy and mathematical skills

- Be dedicated to providing, alongside the class teacher, a secure and inspiring

learning environment where children can thrive

- Be effective in establishing positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff

and parents

- Be able to assist in the planning and preparation of resources

- Be responsible for keeping records and providing feedback to the class teacher in relation to children’s progress and achievement

- Undertake a 30-minute lunch duty from 12.30pm-1.00pm every day

Ringmer can offer you:

• A friendly, skilled staff team and supportive, nurturing leadership that values well‑being and professional curiosity.
• Regular and purposeful CPD
• Calm, purposeful classrooms and enthusiastic learners who are motivated to learn and achieve.
• A hands‑on, knowledgeable governing body and clear line‑management that support your professional decisions.
• Strong partnership with an engaged village community and families who actively support school life.
• A clear commitment to inclusion, equity and the school vision — “Together we belong, together we achieve, together we shape tomorrow.”

If you think you have all the above skills and are interested in finding out more, we would like to hear from you and welcome you to our school for a tour. The Headteacher would love to meet anyone who is interested in joining our team to discuss the opportunity.

Closing date: Friday 17th July 2026

Interview date: Monday 20th July 2026

Contact with the school is much encouraged and warmly welcomed. Further details about the post and an application pack are available from the school office on 01273 812463 or [email protected]

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.