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1:1 Teaching Assistant & Mid-Day Meal Supervisor – Fixed Term
8:30am – 3:15pm
We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and professional teaching assistant to work 1:1 with a lovely child in Year R who has additional needs related to communication and interaction. This child is happy, friendly and enjoys being part of the classroom community. They need a nurturing adult who can help them access learning, build routines, and feel secure and confident in the classroom environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider team to support the child’s development and engagement in learning activities.
The role includes Midday Meals Supervision paid at the same grade as a Teaching Assistant.
Experience of working with children with autism is desirable, but not essential — training and ongoing support will be provided.
We are looking for someone who:
- understands and upholds confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
- relates well to both children and adults and has excellent interpersonal skills
- is caring, calm and patient
- works well as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues and external professionals
- enjoys working independently and shows initiative
- can support children effectively to move their learning forward
- is organised and demonstrates good time management skills
- is flexible, proactive and resourceful
- has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- can observe the children’s learning and record observations clearly
- is able to provide written and verbal feedback to the class teacher as required
- demonstrates strong behaviour management skills
- has good English and Mathematics skills
- is committed to inclusive practice
- is open to training and professional development
We in return can offer -
- A supportive team of colleagues who are friendly and welcoming
- A fantastic learning environment in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Enthusiastic, curious and kind children who love learning
- Opportunities for professional develop through training, mentoring and collaboration with external agencies
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- A school culture that values inclusion and child-centred learning
- A chance to make a meaningful difference in a child’s early education
- A clear induction to support new staff
- Lots of cakes and biscuits in the staffroom!
Please contact the school office for an application form. Visits to see our happy school in action are welcomed.
Job Details
Salary: £24,796 - £25,185 (fulltime equivalent)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 3:15pm)
Location: Chidham Parochial Primary School
Interviews: Wednesday 15th July 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- understands and upholds confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
- relates well to both children and adults and has excellent interpersonal skills
- is caring, calm and patient
- works well as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues and external professionals
- enjoys working independently and shows initiative
- can support children effectively to move their learning forward
- is organised and demonstrates good time management skills
- is flexible, proactive and resourceful
- has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- can observe the children’s learning and record observations clearly
- is able to provide written and verbal feedback to the class teacher as required
- demonstrates strong behaviour management skills
- has good English and Mathematics skills
- is committed to inclusive practice
- is open to training and professional development
Further Information
Chidham Parochial 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.
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 Mrs Nikki Brown - [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on [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 SCHO02583.
Job Reference: SCHO02583
