About Us
Nestled in the heart of the South Downs, Harting is a truly special place where children are nurtured through our core values of love and respect. Located in the West Sussex village of South Harting, the school enjoys strong links with the local church and the wider community.
At Harting, we are committed to ensuring that every child flourishes and reaches their full potential. Rooted in our vision of growing from Acorn to Oak, we support each child on their journey, nurturing them as individuals so they grow in confidence, resilience and character. We take pride in our inclusive ethos and our focus on developing the whole child.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.
Job Details
Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026
Interviews: Friday 3rd July 2026
Contract/Hours: 5 Mornings a week (18.75 hours) 8:30am – 12:15pm
Salary Type: NJC Pay Scale Grade 3.4
Location of Role: Harting CE Primary School
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and proactive Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing across KS1 and EYFS, and who will contribute positively to our nurturing and aspirational school environment. The role will include working closely with the class teachers, leading small group work, and supporting continuous provision activities to enhance pupils’ engagement and progress.
What You Need to Succeed
Job/Person Summary
We need someone who:
- is enthusiastic and caring
- is committed to raising standards for all pupils
- inspires a love of learning
- recognises and is able to nurture the emotional welling of pupils
- places the child at the center of all that they do
- committed to their own personal development
- a team player
In return we can offer:
- lovely children and families
- a supportive, friendly team
- well-resourced and modern facilities
- inspirational learning environment
- supportive leadership team and Governors
- a commitment to your CPD
- West Sussex employee discounts perks program
Further Information
Harting 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 01730825388
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 SCHO02696.
Job Reference: SCHO02696
