Teaching Assistant (Priory School)

East Sussex County Council

Lewes · Posted Oct 16

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At a glance

Location: Lewes, United Kingdom
Work type: Onsite
Category: Education

Temporary Teaching Assistant (Priory School) in Lewes, East Sussex. Term-time only, 30 hours per week, fixed term until July 22, 2027. Role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with autism, in main school and Oak Centre (ASC Support Centre).

What they are looking for

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Location: Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom Department: Education

Hours of work: 30 per week.

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).

As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Fixed term until: 22.07.2027.

Closing date: Monday 2 November, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

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

Priory School

Mountfield Road

Lewes

BN7 2XN

Phone: 01273 476231 extension 211 Email: [email protected] Website: Welcome to Priory School Lewes

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Priory School is a happy and thriving Secondary School based in Lewes, East Sussex. It is a very successful school with an excellent reputation.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a temporary Teaching Assistant, until July 2027, experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs and in particular, students with Autism.

This position is based on the main school site and within the Oak Centre (ASC Support Centre). The role includes supporting Oak students in mainstream lessons, as well as supporting at the Oak Centre.

You may be required to deliver Primary and Secondary level 1:1 and small group lessons at the Oak Centre. You will be working with outstanding SEN professionals and teachers.

This role is suitable for candidates who

Are confident, motivated and dedicated.

Are able to demonstrate proactive behaviour management skills and adaptable teaching styles.

Have good academic qualifications and enhanced people skills.

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website: Welcome to Priory School Lewes under Menu, Joining Priory, Staff Vacancies. They are also available via email: [email protected].

Please return application forms by email to [email protected]

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.