Job Description

About Us


Our busy, caring school is looking for a

Temporary Early Years

Teaching Assistant

to support the youngest children in our school. You will need to have strong Maths and English skills, GCSE grade C or grade 4 or equivalent, IT skills and an NVQ in Early Years Practitioner (level 2) or Early Years Educator (level 3) or equivalent qualification.



We can offer:


Keen and motivated children, who want to learn An opportunity to make difference A friendly team of enthusiastic colleagues who will support you Opportunities to develop your practice and your career

Job Details

Salary:

Teaching Assistant NJC Grade 3 Point 3 24,796 pro rata



Midday Meals Supervisor NJC Grade 2 Point 2 24,413 pro rata

Contract Type:

Temporary from January 2026 (or earlier if possible) for two terms

Working Pattern:

Teaching Assistant Term Time plus 5 inset days 8.00am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Midday Meals Supervisor Term Time only 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Location:

Eastergate, Chichester

Closing Date:

12 noon Friday 7th November

Interviews:

w/c 10th November



Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office on

01243 542297

toarrange.


What You Need to Succeed


Our busy, caring school is looking for a

Temporary Early Years

Teaching Assistant

to support the youngest children in our school. You will need to have strong Maths and English skills, GCSE grade C or grade 4 or equivalent, IT skills and an NVQ in Early Years Practitioner (level 2) or Early Years Educator (level 3) or equivalent qualification.



We are looking for someone who:


has a passion and understanding of the needs of our youngest pupils at Eastergate is able to nurture and support children when they start school has an understanding of the early years curriculum has lots of energy, enthusiasm and is able to make learning fun and engaging will work enthusiastically with other members of the team is able to work with children's parents and carers to ensure there is good communication between home and school who is ambitious in wanting our children get the best start to school possible is able to support our school's vision and values wants to grow and develop their own practice and skills

The post involves supporting all pupils in EYFS, delivering phonics and interventions (training will be given) and supervising children at lunchtime. The roll with include supporting pupils with SEND, including vulnerable pupils, to enable them to effectively access the curriculum and make the best possible start to their journey at Eastergate. A positive, flexible and friendly outlook is essential to working in our school. We need a team player who is passionate about playing a role in school life.


Further Information


Eastergate CE 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.



Please 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

sbm@eastergate.w-sussex.sch.uk

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

01243 642297

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01212.



LOCATION

Chichester area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

07 November 2025