About Us
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, who has specialist knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and KS1 and is also happy and confident to work at any stage of the Primary age range. The post is initially to work 1:1 with a child in EYFS and includes lunch and break duties.
If you could fulfil this role, we invite you to find out more about us by looking at our website, www.southbersted.co.uk. Visits to the school are also warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office if you would like to see the school or arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher or Deputy Head, regarding our learning environment.
Completed application forms should be submitted to the School Business Manager, Mrs Sandy Osman.
Job Details
Salary: £25,583.00 pro rata [Applications from individuals without qualifications may also be considered at Grade 3, Scale Point 3, £24796.00]
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term Time Only, 8.45am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday
Location: South Bersted CE Primary School
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd June 2026, Times tbc
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- understand how children learn
- be patient, sensitive, firm and consistent
- have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
- work well as part of a friendly and successful school team
- have a positive approach and be flexible to the demands of the job
- understand and support the Christian ethos of our school
- be qualified to NVQ 3 or equivalent in Teaching and Learning
In return, we can offer:
- enthusiastic, well-behaved children who relish opportunities, new experiences and are willing to learn every day
- a caring and supportive staff team
- opportunities for CPD
Further Information
South Bersted 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 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 protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 821678
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 SCHO02468.
Job Reference: SCHO02468
