Teaching Assistant Early Years Foundation Stage Reception Class and MDSA (Buxted CE Primary School)

Hours of work: 38.5 hours per week (Teaching Assistant: 33.5 hours & Midday Supervisory Assistant: 5 hours)

Working pattern: Full-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 July 2027 (Fixed to be reviewed)

Closing date: 25 June 2026 noon

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

Buxted CE Primary School (Hurstwood Rd, Buxted, Uckfield TN22 4BB)

Phone: 01825733185

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.buxtedce.e-sussex.sch.uk/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Buxted CofE Primary is looking for an enthusiastic full time Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic EYFS team and After School Club. Buxted is a thriving, one form entry, rural primary school with a committed, friendly staff. We have motivated, happy children who are very rewarding to work with and strong family support.

The role will be classroom based in Reception. With three sessions in our thriving afterschool club.

We need someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and has a genuine belief that all children have the potential to succeed

• Enjoys working with the youngest children in primary school

• Is compassionate and caring, patient and intuitive with a good sense of fun

• Is adaptable, with excellent organisational and communication skills

• Is able to run small group activities

• Enjoys working as part of a team

Experience as a Teaching Assistant or of working with children is preferred, but showing a willingness to learn on the job and develop your knowledge and skills will be viewed very positively.

The role is for 33 ½ TA + 5 MDSA hours per week:

• Monday/ Tuesday/ Friday 8:30 -12:00 and 1:30 – 5:30

• Wednesday/ Thursday 8:30 – 12:00 and 1:30 – 3:30

• With an additional 5 hours as a midday supervisor.

• Salary will be paid pro-rata.

If you're successful, you'll be working with a supportive, friendly and inclusive team who really enjoy the uniquely rewarding challenges and opportunities that teaching has to offer.

For an application form and job description please contact our Headteacher: [email protected].

Visits are warmly welcomed please contact the Head by email to arrange a time.

Interview date Tuesday 30th June 2026 TBC

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.