Job Description

Job Details

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. The contract will initially be offered on a temporary basis for 1 year with the possibility it may be extended.



This post is to work in an allocated class or with an allocated child either in KS1 or KS2 for 17.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8.30am - 12.00pm, term time only, based on 38 weeks per year).

Salary:

NJC Grade 3, SCP 3/4: 9,878 - 10,002 (actual)



We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and friendly person with previous experience to join our hardworking and dedicated team.



The position involves:


Working closely with teachers and leaders to raise standards and help each pupil make good progress. Working with individuals and/or groups of children both in and outside of the classroom,
under the direction of a teacher.
Running intervention programmes for groups and/or individual children.

What You Need to Succeed

The successful candidate should;


Be educated at GCSE level grades 9 to 4 (A to C) including Maths and English
Have experience of working with children with a range of additional needs Be flexible and adaptable to the daily changing life of the school and work as part of a team Have an empathetic understanding of children's emotions and behaviour and actively seek to remove barriers to learning Have an ability to work independently and with initiative to ensure all learners achieve the best outcomes Have a 'can do' attitude with high aspirations for themselves, children and colleagues

We are looking for someone who can be flexible, reliable, have good communication and interpersonal skills and in return we can offer a happy, friendly school environment with supportive and dedicated staff.

Further Information

Thorney Island Community 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

Visits to look around the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on

01243 371317

to arrange this.



Closing date for applications is 3.00pm on Friday 26 September 2025. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 7 October 2025.



Once completed please return your Application Form to

bursar@ticps.co.uk

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

01243 371317

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Job Reference: SCHO00918