Job Description

About Us

Castlewood Primary School, a vibrant and forward-thinking school located in the sought-after village of Southwater, just outside Horsham, is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant & Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team.



Our school has a roll of 207 pupils and we are committed to providing a nurturing environment for all.

Job Details

Salary: 24,027 - 24,404 Pro Rata (WSCC Grade 3)

Contract Type: Fixed until July 2026 (may be potential to extend further)

Working Pattern: Term Time Ony, Full or Part time

Location: Castlewood Primary School, Southwater, RH13 9US

Interviews: Week commencing 9 June 2025

Start Date: September 2025

Teaching Assistant (TA) Grade 3 and Midday Meals Supervisor (MMS) Grade 2 combined.



Please do visit our school website to find out more about us: www.castlewood.w-sussex.sch.uk



We are looking for one or more Teaching Assistants to work in our school with our children in need of additional learning support.



We have a variety of mornings and afternoon shifts available working across Monday - Friday, term time only (38 weeks per year). If you would like to work at our school and have the skills outlined in the person specification, we would like to meet you!



Mornings start at 8.30am and the afternoon ends at 3.30pm. Please consider these timings when applying and let us know the arrangement of days/hours you would like to apply for.



The lunch hour runs from 12 until 1pm and all shifts would include this duty.



The successful candidate will be able to engage with children, support and care for them and ensure that their school experience is a positive, safe and happy one.



Our TAs are responsible for supervising the children, engaging them in their learning and helping them to achieve in all areas. Our Teaching Assistants regularly liaise with the staff about pupils' individual needs.



All TAs then supervise and engage the children in play on the playground and carry out lunch duties as a Midday Meal Supervisor.



Visits to our school prior to applying are encouraged.

What You Need to Succeed

What we are looking for:


experience as a Teaching Assistant

(applicants without TA experience are still encouraged to apply)


a clear understanding of high quality teaching enthusiasm, ambition and a caring attitude a keenness to work as part of a team high expectations of achievement and behaviour

We can offer:


Be part of a successful, forward-looking school with high expectations where every child matters a supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment good opportunities for professional development a well resourced school children who will give you a great deal in return for your commitment to them potential for additional HLTA hours for a suitably qualified applicant

Further Information

Castlewood PrimarySchool 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 office@castlewoodprimary.co.uk.



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01403 734822.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00270.



Job Reference: SCHO00270