Teaching Assistant KS2

Job Description

Number on roll:261

Pay scale:Grade 03

Salary scale:£16,034 pro rata approx (Term time only)

The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to take up post as soon as possible on a fixed term contract until the end of this academic year (with the potential to extend this). The post is part time (27.5 hours per week over 5 days).

We are looking for someone who is committed to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and energetic, with high expectations of themselves and others. 

Please contact our school office if you would like to visit our school and feel free to contact our Headteacher on [phone removed] if you have any questions/queries you would like to discuss or if you would like more information about the roles.

Closing date: 12pm Friday 6th November 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 11th November 2026

Safeguarding Statement

The Meads 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.

The Meads Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Apply

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

For further information and an application pack, please contact the school office on [phone removed] or [email removed]

Please complete an 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 contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

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