Job Description

About Us

Job Title:

Primary School Teaching Assistant (Grade 3) Required from September 2025

Hours:

Temporary (for one academic year initially, subject to funding review), Term-time, 5 days a week, 8:15am - 3:15pm

Closing Date:

Tuesday 19th August 12:00 noon

Interview Date:

Friday 22nd August (in the afternoon)



Teaching Assistant vacancy


Do you enjoy supporting children in a caring and nurturing environment? Do you have a calm personality, who is resourceful and able to work flexibility to meet individual needs of a child/ children? Are you an effective and empathetic communicator with children, parents and colleagues? Can you show positivity, enthusiasm, patience and kindness to help all children achieve their potential, helping them become Upstanders rather than Bystanders? Are you a loyal, adaptable team player who would like to join a supportive team working in a rewarding, caring community and have the ability to work with a child/ children across all primary school year groups?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Grade 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Arundel CE Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school committed to providing an engaging and supportive learning environment for our pupils. We prioritise holistic development, fostering a love for learning, and ensuring every child reaches their full potential.



Join our dedicated team and contribute to the growth and development of our pupils at ACE!



Please return completed applications to Mrs Kaye Stanford, School Business Manager at

office@arundel.w-sussex.sch.uk

or contact

01903 883149

if you have any further questions.

Job Details

Salary:

Grade 3 - 24,027 (pro rata, term time only)

Contract Type:

Temporary (for one academic year initially, subject to funding review)

Working Pattern:

Term-time, 5 days a week, 8:15am - 3:15pm

Location:

Arundel CofE Primary School

Interviews:

Friday 22nd August

What You Need to Succeed

The ideal candidate will:


Be able to work with children with additional needs, showing flexibility, empathy and patience. Work with pupils predominantly on a one-on-one basis to address specific learning needs, challenges and settling into school life. Support, with dignity and respect, individual children's personal care plans. Provide planned support including during lunch times based on individual needs. Show excellent communication skills Have a passion for education Collaborate with class teachers across the school to facilitate a positive and effective learning environment and contribute to the delivery of the ACE curriculum

Further Information

Arundel Church of England 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 shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. Arundel CE Primary School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please 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

office@arundel.w-sussex.sch.uk

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

01903 883149

.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00799.



Job Reference: SCHO00799