About Us
Medmerry Primary School is a friendly, happy and caring one-form entry primary school in Selsey, West Sussex, which has a fantastic and supportive staff team and is well respected within the local community. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children’s learning and staff expertise and professional development. This is a good opportunity to develop professionally in a forward looking learning environment and offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team.
Job Details
Ref: 400175
Required: September 2026
Contract: Fixed Term to July 2027, Term Time Only
Hours: 2 Posts available with various hours ranging from:-
20.75 hours to 31.25 hours per week worked over 5 days.
(38 weeks per year, plus 5.8 weeks annual leave entitlement)
Salary: NJC Grade 3, SCP 3-4, £24,796 - £25,185 p.a. pro rata.
Actual starting salary ranges from £11,713 to £17,916 p.a. depending on hours.
Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 6th July 2026
We are looking for positive, caring and well-motivated teaching assistants to work within this friendly and supportive school. Ideally, you are already a teaching assistant with experience of working with children in an educational setting or have experience in working with children and are looking to progress your career in education. There are several posts:-
1) Class teaching assistant supporting the class teacher and working with small groups of children;
2) SEN teaching assistants working with small groups and on a one to one basis with children who have special educational needs
Both of which will require you to have a flexible approach and emotional understanding of the child's needs.
What You Need to Succeed
The successful applicant will be someone who will:
- Experience of working with children who have special educational needs .
- Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to want the very best for all children and a belief that every child can succeed, and creating a culture of friendship, positivity and teamwork at lunchtimes, in-line with our school values.
- Like all children and will be able to establish excellent relationships with children and colleagues.
- Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague, whilst being an excellent role model to children.
- Previous experience of working in a similar role and/or relevant training is desirable, but not essential.
In return we can offer you:-
- A happy and supportive environment in which to grow
- A forward looking school with high aspirations and standards
- Collaborative working across all 10 schools in the Trust
- Employee benefits including Local Government Pension, Staff wellbeing (EAP)
Further Information
Medmerry Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health and enhanced DBS checks. Medmerry is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its’ staff.
How to Apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school please contact Anna Soffe Office Manager Tel: 01243 602738. We do recommend that you also visit our school website https://www.medmerryschool.co.uk/ for further information about our school.
Completed applications should be sent to [email protected]
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 SCHO02665.
Job Reference: SCHO02665
