Hours of work: 22.75 (13.75 hrs of TA3 role and 9 hrs of WCA role) 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.
Closing date: Friday 4 September, 2026.
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Catsfield C Of E Primary School
Church Rd
Catsfield
Battle
TN33 9BG
Phone: 01424 892247
Email: [email protected]
Website: Catsfield CEP School - Home
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Our school is small but always has great aspirations, and you may be the very person to join our dedicated and caring team. Our 180-year-old school is deeply rooted in the community and is well supported by families and local stakeholders.
At Catsfield, we are proud to provide a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to thrive through challenging, creative and inspiring learning experiences.
We place inclusion at the heart of everything we do and are committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional development of all our pupils. We are now seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic TA3 to join our team.
This role will involve delivering targeted intervention support, working closely with individuals and small groups of pupils to help them achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in adapting learning, tracking progress and supporting classroom teachers in meeting the needs of all learners. Speech and Language experience is desirable but not essential
In addition, the role includes leading and supporting positive play experiences during lunchtime, helping to create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for our children. You will encourage active play, support positive relationships and promote our school values throughout this important part of the day.
This position also includes a Wraparound Care Assistant contract. The successful candidate will lead fun, engaging and creative after-school sessions, ensuring that children continue to experience our nurturing ethos beyond the classroom. Wraparound care launched at Catsfield 18 months ago and has since grown into a successful and vibrant provision valued by our families.
The successful candidate will embody our school vision at all times, building positive relationships and ensuring a high-quality, welcoming experience for every child in our care.
We can offer you:
Positive, well-behaved pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
Comprehensive training and a fully supported induction.
A school that supports the well-being of all members of the school community.
Supportive Senior Leadership who will support you in your duties.
To apply for this role, please request an application pack from our school office via email: [email protected] or visit our school website: Catsfield CEP School - Vacancies .
We are conducting a rolling recruitment process and so reserve the right to withdraw the advert early if we can recruit before this date.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
