Teaching Assistants

We are a two form entry primary school where children and their needs are at the very heart of all of our decisions. We have a created a learning environment in which individuals can excel. Our facilities include a dedicated music studio, refurbished library, outdoor STEAM area, woodland area and many other creative spaces.

We are looking for 3 Teaching Assistants to join us from September 2026, for a full academic year.

Job Details

Salary: 25,185 FTE

Contract Type: Term time only, Fixed term (1 year contract)

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday

Location: Georgian Gardens CP School

Interviews: 17th June 2026

Start date: 1st September 2026

What You Need to Succeed

1. Be confident working with individual pupils with special educational needs and with pupils for whom English is not their first language

2. Be able to assist in the development of individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual Education Plans).

3. Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom.

4. Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development

5. Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom.

6. Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.

Further Information

Georgian Gardens CP 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 ***email_hidden***

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 771555

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 SCHO02470.

Job Reference: SCHO02470