About Us
Graffham CE Infant School is a unique and welcoming community where every child is encouraged to thrive. Nestled in the heart of the South Downs, our school combines a nurturing environment with high academic expectations, inspiring our pupils to become confident, curious, and kind individuals. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated teaching assistant to join our friendly and committed team. As we are such a small school, this role requires flexibility and ability to work independently, make decisions and also action the work of the leadership team.
Job Details
Job title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: £25,185 - £25,583 FTE.
Hours: 8.30am-3pm including half an hour unpaid lunch break (18 hours per week). Term time only.
Contract type: Part time, permanent
Closing date for applications: Friday 4th September 2026
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the closing date.
Start date: 1st October 2026 (or as agreed)
What You Need to Succeed
Supporting pupils
- Build positive relationships with pupils and support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs
- Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs and assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans
- Promote high standards of behaviour.
Teaching and learning
- Contribute to the planning of learning activities for all pupils including those with special educational needs (SEN).
- Provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning
- Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers
- Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues and contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school
Safeguarding
- Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance and our safeguarding/child protection policies.
- Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Professional development
- Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
- Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Further Information
Graffham CE Infant 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 [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us at [email protected] or contact us on 01798 867324.
More information about the school can be found on our website www.graffhamandduncton.w-sussex.sch.uk
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 SCHO02841.
