Job Description

About Us

Homefield Primary school and SSC is a new Primary school established in September 2024, and is the amalgamation of two very good schools. Whilst we are waiting for our new build, we are operating across 2 sites - the Lower school site on Lyndhurst Road and the Upper school site on Chesswood Road.



The school team is dedicated to providing an outstanding educational experience for the learners in our care. We have high aspirations for all our children, both academically and socially. Our ethos is "Aiming high together". Through our 5 values of Respect, Belonging, Resilience, Creativity and Responsibility, we plan a holistic curriculum which will give learners the opportunities to acquire the key skills they will need to achieve success and become responsible members of their school and local community.

Job Details

Salary 1: TA -

17857-18137 actual. MDMS - 1599-1625 actual

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 27.5 + 2.5

Interviews: tbc

What You Need to Succeed

We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated and caring team of support staff. We are seeking to appoint flexible and resilient people who are passionate about supporting our learners within a Primary setting. A teaching assistant role is varied, and we are looking for people who can work as a class TA, support 1 to1 and support some interventions. Duties will also include play and lunch supervision as we feel that known adults can support our therapeutic approaches to behaviour management



To be successful in this role you will need to:


Work within the school's policies and procedures Support children with additional needs either within the classroom or in a small group Be flexible, well organised and hard-working Be enthusiastic and able to contribute to and work collaboratively as part of a team Be willing to access training and support via online platforms Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour Liaise and work closely with the class teacher and Inclusion Leads

We are keen to accept applications from candidates looking for either full-time or part-time hours.

For a full-time post the hours will typically be 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) split between two contracts - one as a Teaching Assistant for 27 hours 30 minutes per week on Grade 3, Point 3, and the second one as a Midday Meals Supervisor for 2 hours 30 minutes per week on Grade 2, Point 2.



Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to join our amazing school team and feel that you have the passion, skills and knowledge to work at Homefield then we look forward to receiving your application.

We reserve the right to invite early applicants to interview prior to the application deadline.

Further Information

Homefield Primary School 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 HR@Homefield-primary.co.uk



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 204141

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00514.



Job Reference: SCHO00514