Job Description

About Us

River Beach Primary School are a good school (OFSTED 2025) and we are incredibly proud of our school and the children in it. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships that we create with children, parents and our wider community.



Our school aim is to give "Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day". We passionate

believe in this. We understand that every child is individual, unique and has a wide

range of talents. It is our job is to bring out the best in them through support, challenge and not being afraid to learn from mistakes. We want our children to have confidence, though a wide range of opportunities to explore, investigate, question and achieve.



We also want to prepare them, not only for the next steps in their education, but for the rest of their lives. Our curriculum is broad, creative and exciting which enables not only our children to become successful learners but also, to have fun whilst they do it!.



River Beach is a large primary school of 670 children, with a 3 form intake and a nursery. We are based in a unique position in Littlehampton being within easy access of both the River Arun and the English Channel. We are part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust as well as working with Littlehampton locality group of schools, sharing in collaborative learning developments across the area.

Job Details

Ref:

400119

Required:

October 2025 or as soon as practicable

Contract:

Temporary (Maternity cover), Term time plus 2 inset days, Monday - Friday

(38.4 wks plus 5.8 wks paid annual leave entitlement)

Hours:

TA

-

25 hours per week , MDM duties - 3.75 hours per week

Salary:

TA - NJC Grade 3, SCP 3, 24,796 p.a. pro rata.


Actual starting salary - 14,241 p.a.

MDM - NJC Grade 2, SCP2, 24,413 p.a. pro rata.

Actual starting salary - 2,103 p.a.



We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, positive, dedicated, caring, emotionally

intelligent team player to join our friendly, supportive and committed team as a Teaching Assistant.

In return we can offer you:-

A supportive environment in which to grow with an opportunity to be considered for

HLTA training for the right candidate.

Collaborative working across all 10 schools in the trust Employee Benefits including Local Government Pension, Staff wellbeing (Employee

Assistance Program) and staff retail discounts.

Close date:

Monday 20th October 2025

Interview date:

Thursday 23rd October 2025

What You Need to Succeed

Ideally you are already a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children in an educational setting or have other experience in working with children and are looking to progress your career in to education.

Further Information

River Beach 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.



Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact the school office either via email

office@riverbeachprimary.co.uk

or phone

01903 725500

.



River Beach 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

Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application.



Completed applications should be forward to

recruitment@schoolsworks.org

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

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as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.


The reference number for this role is SCHO01138.



Job Reference: SCHO01138