Job Details

Hours of work: 25 + 5 hours MDSA per week Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Fixed term for: to be confirmed

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 29 September 2017

Tentative date for interviews to be confirmed.

For an application pack, please email Jane Woodfine, School Secretary, St Mary’s School, Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0BT or email

St Mary's School, part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust Horam East Sussex TN21 0BT

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Teaching Assistant needed…

Would you like to work as part of a highly regarded and successful group of schools?

Do you want to be part of a truly fantastic staff team?

Do you have enthusiasm and desire to work with vulnerable young people?

If the above is of interest to you please read on and contact us:

An opportunity has arisen at St Mary's School in Horam to recruit a Teaching Assistant 1 to join their dynamic education team on a fixed term contract.  St Mary's School, part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust is a specialist residential school for boys with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. 

The main responsibility of the post will be to support teachers in the delivery of the curriculum, both by directly working with pupils and assisting in preparation of resources. 

No formal qualifications are required however, applicants will be expected to demonstrate a sensitive and empathic approach to working with children who have Special Educational Needs. If successful you will become part of a very committed and hardworking team. While some experience of working with vulnerable young people is perferable it is not essential. We will provide you with high quality training and support.

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. From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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. 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).

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.