Teaching Assistant - Winchelsea School

Job description

About the role

Teaching Assistant

The working week for this role is 32.5 hours on a term time only basis.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will become an integral part of the Winchelsea Team. Previous experience of working with children, specifically those with moderate learning difficulties and autism, would be an advantage.

Winchelsea School has a comprehensive induction process, provides many opportunities for professional development and the potential for progression.

Candidates should be aware that all staff might be required to work at one of our satellite settings or at the main Winchelsea School site.

The standard weekly working pattern for a Teaching Assistant is:

Start / Finish Times

Monday

8.30

4.15

Tuesday

8.45

3.30

Wednesday

8.45

3.30

Thursday

8.45

3.30

Friday

8.30

3.30

Further Information

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please review the role profile and complete the application form which can be found at www.winchelseaschool.co.uk/vacancies.

Please send your completed application form to [email protected].

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, and rigorous checks of shortlisted candidates background credentials.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

If you have not been contacted by the school by 2 October 2026, then could you please assume that yourapplication has been unsuccessful.

About Us

Winchelsea School is a community special school committed to meeting the needs of pupils, aged 4 to 19, with a wide range of learning difficulties. We collaborate closely with local schools, who host our satellite classrooms at Kinson Academy, Old Town Infant School, Stanley Green Infant Academy, Canford Heath Junior School, Broadstone Middle School and Magna Academy.