Teaching Assistant (Parkland Infants)

Hours of work: 27.5 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 31 October 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Parkland Infants
Brassey Avenue
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 9QJ

Phone: 01323 502620
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.theparklandfederation.com

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

• Parkland Infant School
• £24,507.00 - £25,535.00 – FTE
• £15,736.00 - £16,396.00 – Pro Rata
• 27.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 Development Days (39 weeks)
• January 2026 start

We are looking to recruit an outstanding, enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant for our lovely school, working from 8.30am - 2pm Monday- Friday. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and senior leaders to ensure that our KS1 provision is outstanding.

Application form and job description are available on our website: www.theparklandfederation.org

Please send your application form to: [email protected]

Short-listed applicants will be notified of time of interview shortly after the closing date. Applications made by C.V. or from agencies will not be accepted.

The Parkland Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The Parkland Federation is a team of hardworking and committed staff who work tirelessly to create the right environment for all children to learn through quality first teaching and a broad and balanced Curriculum. If you think that you will complement our existing team, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Benefits include:
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Generous holiday entitlement that increases on length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Further details of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Dawn Berhane, Office Manager at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post [email protected] or 01323 502620.

If you require any further insight into our school, please visit www.theparklandfederation.org .

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact [email protected] or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 3rd November 2025

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Recruitment Pack

Application Form