The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual who has a clear understanding of the expectations of the role of a Teaching Assistant, who is able to demonstrate a willingness to work as part of a team, in a growing, changing school which provides a caring, challenging and exciting environment. We are looking for candidates who are: ~ highly motivated with a can do attitude ~ be an effective team member with a good sense of humour ~ have an uncompromising passion to secure academic and emotional progress for every child The successful applicant will work under guidance; implement work programmes for individuals/groups which could include those requiring detailed specialist knowledge in particular areas. They will assist in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. They will be able to inspire and nurture pupils within a caring, creative and stimulating environment with opportunity to develop and enhance self-learning and social skills. This post could be an ideal opportunity if you are thinking about a career in teaching? As a partner school with the East Sussex Teacher Training Partnership we have recently been highly successful at offering unique and exciting opportunities for suitable candidates to gain valuable classroom experience through securing a position as a Teaching Assistant, in preparation for a possible route into teaching. We are a popular, heavily over-subscribed school which is well respected in the local community. This is an exciting time for us as we expand into a two-form entry school, with wonderful purpose built accommodation. Applicants should fully support the distinctive Christian ethos of the school.