Job Description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 KS2 Juniors (1-year Fixed Term Contract)

Start date: September 2025

Ditcham Park School is a unique, successful and thriving school situated in 16 acres of the beautiful South Downs National Park. The 400+ pupils, aged 3-16 benefit from a caring and supportive ethos and small classes. GCSE results are consistently very impressive and the School was ranked 14th best Independent School in category in the country based on its GCSE results. Artwork from Ditcham Park School has won awards at national level each year for the past 5 years.

Ditcham Park School are seeking to recruit an exceptional KS2 Teaching Assistant, position is a 1-year fixed term contract to start in September 2025 08:00 - 4:00 Monday to Friday.

Key purpose of role

The Teaching Assistant role is to support the Class Teacher and Head of Juniors in all aspects of schoolwork ensuring that statutory requirements are met. Supporting children with EHCP requirements and to work with the SEN team. To enable the child to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them and to provide a high standard of care as required and in accordance with the child's individual needs. Ideally, has experience KS1 and EYFS would be desirable.

Fostering the participation of pupils in the social and academic practices of the school

Enabling pupils to become more independent learners

Helping to raise standards of achievement for class pupils

Support the Learning Support Department with access arrangements

The ability to work as a member of a dedicated, hard-working TA team

A commitment to supporting pupils to reach their potential

Application procedure

To apply for the position please complete the application form.

You may submit your application in either of two ways:

via email to recruitment@ditchampark.com or*
by post or by hand to Ditcham Park School, Head's PA, Ditcham Park, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5RN, England*

To keep your data safe, we suggest you encrypt emailed applications or hand deliver your application to the school.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, and an enhanced DBS check will be required.

For further information and to apply please refer to the Ditcham Park School website "Vacancies".

Closing Date is 9.00am Tuesday 17 June

Interviews will be held at the school on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 June

Agencies need not apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/06/2025
Reference ID: DPS_ks3
Expected start date: 01/09/2025