Teaching Assistant (East Sussex Academy Hailsham)

Hours of work: 32.5 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 30 October 2026

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

East Sussex Academy
Oaklands Way
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 3NW

Phone: 01273 049656
Email: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk
Website: www.eastsussex.lseat.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Teaching Assistant required for East Sussex Academy Hailsham (Primary)

We are looking for an inspired teaching assistant to join our fantastic school, for pupils aged 5 to 10. You should have a passion for learning, be highly motivated, work well as part of a team and be committed to engaging with pupils in a positive, calm and caring way.

We can offer you the opportunity to make life-changing differences to children, and work with a supportive, caring, dedicated staff and governing body.

This post is for 32.5 hours a week.

We are the newly commissioned Alternative Provision in East Sussex for pupils who have been permanently excluded from school or are at high risk of permanent exclusion.

We are in an exciting period of development as we seek to shape our school in order to have an inspirational offer in place for the children in our care. You will be joining us at an exciting time; you will have the opportunity to shape provision for our pupils, work with forward-thinking staff and join a highly experienced Trust.

We are looking for enthusiastic, kind, caring, resilient and dedicated people to join our team.

We will offer induction training for new staff and provide ongoing CPD for our team in order to ensure we are at the forefront of educational thinking, with the children at the heart of all we do.

We are committed to safeguarding children; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date:          Friday 30th October 2026  
Interview date:        Week of 2nd November 2026
Start date:    ASAP

Further information, including application details, are available from our Office Manager, Harriet Holmes: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact ESA Headteacher, Guy Walsh: guy.walsh@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk

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