Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Western Road Community Primary)

Hours of work: TA: 13.67 + HLTA: 9 hours per week.

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 3 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 for: 12 months.

Closing date: Friday 5 June 2026, noon.

Interview date: Wednesday 10 or Thursday 11 May, 2026. AM.

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

Western Road Community Primary School,

Southover High Street

Lewes

BN7 1JB

Phone: 01273 473013

Email: [email protected]

Website: Western Road Community Primary School - Home

A tour of the school can be requested as part of the interview process. Visits to the school are also welcome so that you can see our great school in action – please telephone 01273 473013 or email [email protected] to book an appointment.

How to apply:

Please download an application form and return to: westernroad.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please also see: TA Job Description and HLTA Job Description.

Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant required for September 2026 start.

Western Road is an innovative and popular school with a passionate belief in the development of the whole child. We are ambitious for our children and embrace learning with enthusiasm, determination and confidence.

We are seeking a compassionate, caring and (ideally) experienced Teaching Assistant/Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role will be part-time, 22.67 hours per week (Tuesday – Friday) working term-time only (paid pro rata). The successful candidate will be class-based each morning, working as part of a class team to support children with their core learning and delivering small group/individual interventions. Each afternoon, the successful candidate will cover teacher planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time, planning and delivering high quality lessons in a range of classes. Experience of helping children to learn through play and outdoor learning provision would be an advantage.

Job-shares will be considered.

We are looking for a TA/HLTA who will:

• Work as a teaching assistant with class bases each morning, supporting children with core learning;

• Deliver targeted interventions, including reading, phonics, maths and nurture to support children in their learning and emotional regulation

• Work closely with class teachers, SENCo and wider staff to observe, record and feedback on pupils’ development where appropriate;

• Provide PPA cover in the afternoons, planning and delivering engaging and inclusive lessons;

• Support teachers with assessment and feedback to improve children’s progress;

• Monitor, record, and report on children’s progress and attainment;

• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment with high expectations for all;

• Have a calm, patient and nurturing approach;

• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school community;

• Opportunities for professional development and training, including the possibility of training leading woodwork in outdoor provision

• A positive, inclusive and child-centred learning environment.

The school community is committed to recruiting with care; safe-guarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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.