Job Description

About Us

Rustington School is committed to learning for all and has developed the concept of The Rustington River of Learning - a learning journey that connects all of the learning for children, staff, governors and parents.
We are a large primary with 3 forms of entry and 630 pupils in total; part of the
Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Littlehampton locality group of schools, sharing in
collaborative learning developments across the area.
The partnership between staff, governors and the Schoolsworks Academy Trust has grown significantly over recent times and changes to the leadership structure have given opportunities for staff to develop leadership roles within the school. In February 2025 the school was rated 'good' by HMI. We are moving forward and we want open-minded, ambitious and energetic staff to join us on this journey.

Job Details

Ref: 400122

Required: January 2026

Contract: Fixed term - 2 terms ending 22/07/2026

Hours: 30.85 hours per week over 5 days, 8.30am to 3.10pm Term time only

Salary: NJC Grade 3, SCP 3 - 4. 24,796 - 25,185 p.a. pro rata

We are a 3-form entry Primary School with a fantastic, friendly and supportive staff team. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children's learning & staff expertise, and professional development.

As a member of our team we can offer you:-

A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other. Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning. A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards. Excellent professional support and development opportunities. Support to achieve HLTA status if desired.

This is a good opportunity to develop professionally in a forward looking learning environment and offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team.

Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 18th November 2025

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for a positive, caring and well-motivated teaching assistant to work within this friendly and supportive school.



This role will involve working with groups and individual children across all year groups. The roles require flexibility in your approach and understanding of the children and require you to work closely with the class teacher to support the children .

The successful applicant will be someone who will:

Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to want the very best for all children and a belief that every child can succeed. Is very well-organised and efficient. Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague. Participate and contribute fully to our staff team. Strive to attain high standards of self and others. Demonstrate emotional intelligence and be able to establish excellent relationships with children, staff and parents.

Further Information

Rustington Community Primary School and Schoolsworks Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references. Rustington Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its' staff.



Rustington Community Primary Schooland 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

The application form can be downloaded from this advert along with a guide on how best complete it.



Please make reference to the and Personal Specification within this pack, when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application.


Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Any previous medical or caring experience or training will be highly valuable for applicants.

Completed applications should be sent to

recruitment@schoolsworks.org

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed . Please contact the office if you would like to arrange a visit either via email at

office@rustington.academy

or by phone

01903 785271

and ask to speak to our Office Manager, Mrs Bailey.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01259.



Job Reference: SCHO01259