Job Description

About Our School

At Broadwater, we believe in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where your child can thrive. Our school is home to around 430 pupils aged 4 to 11, and we are proud to offer a wide range of high-quality activities and facilities. From our specialised Food Technology area and computer suite to our dedicated music and drama studio, we ensure that every child has the opportunity to explore their interests and talents.



As a Church Aided School, we are committed to providing an education rooted in Christian faith and principles. We teach children to respect, value, and care for one another and the world they live in. Our clear behaviour procedure rewards good effort and behaviour while setting clear boundaries and appropriate sanctions, helping children develop qualities such as kindness, honesty, integrity, and humility.



Our creative curriculum is designed to inspire and engage our children. We focus on high-quality literature and use a topic-based approach, starting with a Stunning Start and ending with a Fabulous Finish. School trips and visitors enrich the learning experience, ensuring that children remain excited and motivated throughout their journey. The enjoyment of reading is central to our English curriculum, supported by Accelerated Reader,



We closely monitor each pupil's progress to ensure they achieve their full potential. Our structured approach to assessment helps children to 'keep up, not catch up,' with dedicated staff working with individuals and small groups. Our pupils consistently achieve above the national average by the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6).



Our dedicated and passionate staff are committed to maximizing our children's learning experience. We continually strive to improve our teaching of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, celebrating achievements and making children central to all our decisions. Every class participates in educational visits, and Year 6 pupils enjoy a residential trip. We also host theatre groups and speakers, providing rich and valuable experiences that enhance learning.



Broadwater has a strong musical tradition, offering lessons in various instruments. All Key Stage 2 children have the opportunity to learn to play a range of different instruments, taught by a specialist music teacher. Our children regularly participate in musical productions and have the opportunity to participate in a vast variety of clubs, including sports, music, and hobbies. We have a proud history of success in football, netball, athletics, and other sports tournaments. Our self-run Wrap Around Care program ensures that our children are well cared for before and after school.



Our active parent and teacher association, Friends@Broadwater (F@B), plays a vital role in supporting our school. They have raised significant funds for projects such as updating our ICT equipment and providing outdoor classroom structures. Parents are also involved in many aspects of school life, from helping in class and on visits to organizing social events.



We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our vibrant school community!

Job Details

Teaching Assistant Vacancy for January 2026 start

Salary & Hours

Teaching Assistant Salary

: Grade 3 (24, 027 to 24,796.00 FTE), pro rata, term time only (17,640)

Working Hours

: Full Time - 31.25 hours per week including lunchtime supervision (equivalent of 5 full days/week 0830 -1515)

Role Overview

We are seeking a teaching assistant to join a happy and committed team - initially in a year 2 class. The role is to support the learning of children within the school, with elements of 1:1 and small group as well as supporting the class teacher with other duties. You will need to be patient, kind and understanding and a knowledge and awareness neurodiversity is desirable. We would fully support the successful applicant in their professional development.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

be a positive, reliable team member with excellent interpersonal skills have experience of working with children be able to motivate children and help them achieve their potential have good personal literacy and numeracy skills support the school's Christian ethos.

Safeguarding Statement

Broadwater is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a full DBS check.

Visits & Applications

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Huskinson at office@broadwaterce.org

Application Deadline

: 9am, Monday 15th December

Interviews

: Thursday 18th December

This advert should be read in conjunction with the West Sussex Teaching Assistant and the Teaching Assistant Person Specification.

What You Need to Succeed

Role Overview:

We are seeking a teaching assistant to join a happy and committed team - initially in a year 2 class. The role is to support the learning of children within the school, with elements of 1:1 and small group as well as supporting the class teacher with other duties. You will need to be patient, kind and understanding and a knowledge and awareness neurodiversity is desirable. We would fully support the successful applicant in their professional development.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

be a positive, reliable team member with excellent interpersonal skills have experience of working with children be able to motivate children and help them achieve their potential have good personal literacy and numeracy skills support the school's Christian ethos.

Further Information

Broadwater C of E 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.



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@broadwaterce.org

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

office@broadwaterce.org

or contact us on

01903 235389

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Job Reference: SCHO01427