Teaching Assistant (Priory School

Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Working pattern:
Part-time, Term-time only, working for
39 weeks per year plus
6.05weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service.
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term for: 11 months
Closing date:
Friday 4th September 2026, 9am

Additional Information

Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN

Phone:  extension 211
Email: pers
Website:  (Under Menu, Joining Priory, Staff Vacancies)
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Knowing Belonging Becoming

MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.

The Governors wish to appoint Teaching Assistants (fixed term, from September/October 2026 until July 2027) to work in the main school site experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs. The post involves providing dedicated support to individuals and groups of students. Ideal candidates would have some experience of working with students with Dyslexia and/or Speech and Language difficulties. An interest in supporting students with Maths would be an advantage but not essential.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15 pm term-time (plus inset days).

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.

All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.