Job Description

About Us


Albourne Church of England Primary School is a welcoming village school situated in

West Sussex, catering for children aged 4-11. As part of the Hurst Education Trust, we

are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment underpinned by strong Christian values. Our broad and ambitious curriculum is enhanced by innovative outdoor learning opportunities, including the OPAL Primary Programme, Forest School, and 'Grow it, Cook it'. We place great importance on the personal as well as academic development of every pupil, ensuring they are confident, resilient, and responsible members of the community. With strong community links, wraparound care provision, and a recent Ofsted judgement of 'Good', Albourne CE Primary School offers a supportive and enriching environment in which children can thrive.


Job Details

Salary:

17,216.72

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.25pm

Location:

Albourne, West Sussex,BN6 9DH




What You Need to Succeed


Personal Specification


Qualifications & Education


Good general education to GCSE level (including Maths and English Grade C/4 or above). NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Teaching and Learning. Current First Aid qualification. Read, Write, Inc. Phonics trained. ELSA trained (desirable).
Experience & Knowledge


Experience of working under direction as well as using own initiative appropriately. Experience of supporting children with individual needs. Knowledge of the key factors that affect the development of children's learning. Experience of working with children in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Competencies & Skills


Ability to keep and regularly update records of activities undertaken and outcomes, to inform the class teacher. Excellent common sense and judgement. Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with children, parents, and staff. Ability to display children's work effectively within and outside the classroom. Confident in the use of ICT to support learning and administration. Ability to implement effective behaviour management strategies. Commitment to following all safeguarding procedures. Ability to tailor learning activities to meet the current needs of the children. Skilled in leading small group interventions. Competent in assessing children through observations. Ability to plan and organise classroom areas to create stimulating and engaging learning environments. Able to use initiative and take responsibility where appropriate.
Further Information


Albourne Church Of England PrimarySchool and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to

sbm@albournecep.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01273 832003

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The reference number for this role is Teaching Assistant ALB01



LOCATION

Burgess Hill/ Crawley/ Horsham/ East Grinstead/Hassocks

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

03 October 2025