Teaching Assistant - Compton and Up Marden CE Primary School

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils and teaching staff to help create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to support their learning, development and engagement.
• Assist in implementing behaviour strategies that support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Help create and maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment.
• Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and wider staff team.

Job Details

Salary: NJC scale 3 - 4

Contract Type: Fixed term possibly leading to permanent

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Location: Compton and Up Marden CE Primary School

Closing date: 20 October 2026

Interviews: Friday, 25th September

What You Need to Succeed

Key Requirements

• Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• An understanding of, or interest in, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• A positive and proactive attitude with a commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Further Information

Compton and Up Marden 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 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 [email removed]

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

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The reference number for this role is SCHO03047.