Teaching Assistant (Priory School)

Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-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 for: 11 months

Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026, 9am

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

Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN
Phone: 01273 476231, extension 211 
Email: [email protected]    
Website: www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk (Under Menu, Joining Priory, Staff Vacancies)
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Knowing ∙ Belonging ∙ Becoming

MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.

The Governors wish to appoint Teaching Assistants (fixed term, from September/October 2026 until July 2027) to work in the main school site experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs.  The post involves providing dedicated support to individuals and groups of students.  Ideal candidates would have some experience of working with students with Dyslexia and/or Speech and Language difficulties.  An interest in supporting students with Maths would be an advantage but not essential.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15 pm term-time (plus inset days).  

If you would prefer to work less than 30 hours a week, please include this in your application.

Application forms to be returned to the Personnel Officer at the address or email address provided. Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful.  

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.