Job Description

About Us


St Richard's Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment with a strong Christian ethos for our pupils. We pride ourselves on fostering a love for learning and promoting the holistic development of each child.


Job Details

Teaching Assistant

& MDMS

TA

Salary:

Grade 3 24,796 - 25,185 (pro rata/part-time)

Contract Type:

Term Time Only

Working Pattern:

28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday 5.75hrs per day (8:30-12:00, 13:00-15:15)

MDMS

Salary:

Grade 2.3 24,796 (pro rata/part-time)

Contract Type:

Term Time Only

Working Pattern:

5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 1hr per day (12:00-13:00)

Location:

St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Chichester

Closing date for applications:

12pm Monday 05 January 2026

Interviews will be held:

Thursday 08 January 2026

Required from:

19 January 2026



We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking, and flexible Teaching Assistant & Midday Meals Supervisor to join our friendly, welcoming school.



The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support pupils' educational and social development, ensuring a positive and productive classroom experience. Previous experience of supporting children with Educational Healthcare Plans would be desirable.



This is a temporary position for the 25/26 academic year in the first instance with the possibility of a permanent position in the future.


Further Information


St Richard's Catholic 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.



St Richard's Catholic Primary School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and there is an expectation of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a successful enhanced criminal records check via the DBS, satisfactory references and a pre-employment health check. You will also be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.


How to Apply


To apply for this position, please download and submit your application form and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please ensure you include contact details for two professional references.



Once complete please return this to

office@strichardsprimary.co.uk

by

Monday 05 January 2026.

Contact Information:

For further information or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact the school office on:

01243 784549

or

office@strichardsprimary.co.uk

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

- Please

do not

select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.


The reference number for this role is SCHO01561.



LOCATION

Chichester area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

05 January 2026