About Us
Welcome to Lindfield Primary Academy! Guided by our core values of achieving ambitions, working together, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential, we are proud to be part of Hurst Education Trust, a family of primary academies in Sussex. Together with the Trust, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Our mission is to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.
Located in a charming village, our academy boasts excellent facilities that cater to the diverse needs of our pupils. Our dedicated and hardworking staff are committed to creating a positive and supportive learning experience for all.
At Lindfield, learning is not just outstanding; it's also fun! We encourage our pupils to explore, question, and grow in an environment that fosters creativity and curiosity.
Job Details
Salary: Pro rata actual £17,662
Contract Type: Fixed term 1 year
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8:45 - 3.15
Location: Lindfield Primary
Interviews: w/c 6th July 2026
What You Need to Succeed
Are you calm, confident and have the skills to support classroom activities safely?
Are you able to create a positive learning environment?
Can you support the running of midday meals?
We are an award winning Academy who are now recruiting a Teaching Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor working as part of the support team.
We are seeking candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Experience of establishing positive relationships with students empathise with their needs (desirable)
- Knowledge of SEN (desirable)
- Maths and English GCSE Grade A- C or equivalent
- Confident in supervising children during activities indoors and outdoors
- Patient, calm and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to learning
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Further Information
Lindfield Primary Academy 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 [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01444 482425
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 SCHO02607.
Job Reference: SCHO02607
