Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Hurst Green CE Primary School and Nursery)

Job Description

Hours of work: 26.25 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 25 September 2026

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

Hurst Green CE Primary School and Nursery
London Road
Hurst Green
Etchingham
East Sussex
TN19 7PN

Phone: [phone removed]
Email: [email removed]
Website: www.hurstgreen.e-sussex.sch.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3)
11:45am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Actual Salary - £15,946.56 - £16198.48
Hurst Green CE Primary School & Nursery is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our friendly and supportive team.
This exciting role includes:
•    Leading lunchtime supervision and provision.
•    Supporting the implementation and ongoing development of our successful OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme, creating engaging and active play opportunities for all children.
•    Planning and preparing lunchtime activities and resources, with dedicated preparation time built into the role.
•    Providing high-quality PPA cover across the school.
•    Leading and supporting a range of after-school clubs until 5:00pm.
We are particularly interested in candidates with a passion for PE and sport. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised Level 5 AFPE Qualification, fully funded and supported by the school.
This role is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future career in teaching. You will gain valuable experience in teaching and learning, behaviour management, curriculum delivery and enrichment provision, while benefiting from extensive professional development through the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust (DCAT).
We offer:
•    Friendly, welcoming staff and supportive parents.
•    Happy, well-behaved children.
•    A caring and supportive school community.
•    Excellent CPD and career development opportunities.
•    Access to a Trust PE Leader.
•    Specialist network groups and hubs.
•    Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities across DCAT.
•    Collaboration with colleagues from schools across the Trust.
•    The opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Level 5 AFPE Qualification.
If you are passionate about making a difference to children's lives and eager to develop your skills, we would love to hear from you.
"Let Your Light Shine" (Matthew 5:16)
Hurst Green CE Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
Visits
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Safeguarding
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 
The Trust 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. 
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust safeguarding and child protection policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school/Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.  An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.
Additional Information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions, we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
Please email the school office at [email removed] for an application form.

About us

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.