Teaching Assistant Early Years Foundation Stage Reception Class and MDSA (Buxted CE Primary School)
Uckfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site)
Job Info
- Job Identification 3502
- Job Category Education
- Posting Date 06/04/2026, 11:00 PM
- Apply Before 06/25/2026, 11:00 AM
- Locations Buxted CE Primary School, Buxted, TN22 4BB, GB (On-site)
- Enable Applications No
- Working Hours 38.5 (TA-33.5 & MDSA- 5)
- Salary From 24,796
- Salary To 24,796
- Working Pattern Full Time - term time
- Contract Type Fixed Term Contract
- Number of Openings 1
Job Description
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 of continuous service)
Fixed term: Until July 2027 (reviewable)
Closing date: 25 June 2026 noon
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 after school 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 working with children is preferred, but a willingness to learn on the job and develop your knowledge and skills will be viewed positively
The role is for 33 TA + 5 MDSA hours per week:
Monday/Tuesday/Friday 8 00 and 1:30 5:30
Wednesday/Thursday 8 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.
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 ensure that no person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations is employed. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate, by completing a self declaration form as part of the pre employment checks, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If a preferred candidate is found disqualified, the offer of employment will be subject to the candidate applying to Ofsted for a waiver and receiving a waiver from Ofsted.
About Us
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 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 .
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.
