- Do you want to be part of a school where your contribution is valued and celebrated?
- Would you like to support children with high aspirations who are keen to learn?
- Do you want to join a staff team that is diverse, collegiate and respected?
We are seeking an exceptional TA3 to join our team — a practitioner with proven experience across EYFS and/or KS1 who can bring deep knowledge of early childhood development to the classroom. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in supporting phonics teaching, confidently delivering targeted interventions, and nurturing early language and literacy through evidence-based practice. We are looking for someone proactive, reflective, and passionate about giving every child the strongest possible start — a practitioner who can work collaboratively with teachers, adapt to individual needs, and create a warm, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where all children thrive.
You will be working within a team of highly dedicated and flexible staff members who understand the need to be flexible in approach, so that all children can be successful. We are seeking candidates that have energy and enthusiasm for supporting students in a busy school environment.
At Gildredge House each individual is known and valued. Students are inspired to discover their passions and realise their academic potential. You will join a strong team of inspirational Teachers and Teaching Assistants in an exciting environment where learning is fun. If you are an imaginative and dynamic practitioner - with the capability of engaging and enthusing all students and the belief that everyone can succeed - we want to hear from you.
As a Teaching Assistant at Gildredge House you will be expected to have the flexibility and skills to work within the department, providing appropriate support to the children and staff team in delivering the curriculum.
We would welcome visits from prospective candidates – please contact us to enquire: [email protected]
Please see the Applicant information pack and application form available on our website:
https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/home/contact-us/staff-vacancies/
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a Declaration that you are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2006.
Please note that under the UK GDPR, by replying to this advert, you are consenting to Gildredge House processing and retaining your personal information for the purposes of this application. You have the right to withdraw your consent and ask for your data to be deleted at any time, however it will then not be possible for Gildredge House to process your application any further. For further details please see the specific Privacy Policy for job applicants which can be found at https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/our-school/data-protection/
Pay: £23,824.00-£24,201.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eastbourne BN20 8AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Classroom: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
