Job Description

About Us

St Peter's is a friendly, well-resourced supportive village school that is located in a delightful rural setting easily accessible from either the A23 or A24. The school had a very successful Ofsted Inspection in December 2021 and retained its good grading.

Preference will be given applicants who have:


experience as a Teaching Assistant

(applicants without TA experience are still encouraged to apply)


a clear understanding of high quality teaching a sympathy with the aims and ethos of a church school enthusiasm, ambition and a caring attitude a keenness to work as part of a team high expectations of achievement and behaviour

We can offer:


a supportive, caring and friendly working environment good opportunities for professional development a well resourced school a supportive, co-operative, reflective and friendly staff team children who will give you a great deal in return for your commitment to them

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. Please ring the office to arrange one.

Job Details

Required from 1st September 2025 (or sooner, if available)

TEACHING ASSISTANT - Part Time Role

(22 to 32 hours) - Fixed Term Contract of One Year (initially)

NJC Grade 3 - FTE (Term Time Only) 24,047

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and (ideally) experienced Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team from 1st September 2025. Applicants must be committed to working as part of a team and be able to work with children of all abilities. The successful applicant will be predominantly based in KS2 but should be willing to work across both Key Stages.

The number of hours per week is open to negotiation (depending on the needs of the candidate and school) and could extend to a full time role of 32 hours. The minimum hours we require are 22.

If the successful candidate was able to begin before 1st September, that would be possible.



Please accompany the application form with

a statement of support,

on no more than

two sides of A4,

detailing your experience and why you would be suited to the role.



If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Mr Kolter.


Closing date:

Noon on Wednesday 11

th

June 2025

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects the staff team to share this commitment.

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 a sympathy with the aims and ethos of a church school enthusiasm, ambition and a caring attitude a keenness to work as part of a team high expectations of achievement and behaviour

We can offer:


a supportive, caring and friendly working environment good opportunities for professional development a well resourced school a supportive, co-operative, reflective and friendly staff team children who will give you a great deal in return for your commitment to them

Further Information

St Peter's CE (Aided) 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. 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 head@stpeterscowfold.uk



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on head@stpeterscowfold.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 TA2025.



Job Reference: SCHO00228