About Us
Teaching Assistant Vacancy
Join Our Dedicated and Supportive Team at St Andrew’s CE Primary School!
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Do you thrive as part of a caring and collaborative team? If so, we would love to hear from you!
About Us
"St Andrew’s Primary School provides a Good quality of education and serves its local community exceptionally well. Parents say their children feel safe and valued in this happy and nurturing school.” – Ofsted 2022
"Staff feel proud to work at the school and believe it is going from ‘strength to strength.’ They appreciate that leaders are committed to growing their skills, including opportunities for further qualifications.” – SIAMs 2022
At St Andrew’s, we are more than just a school—we’re a close-knit and inclusive community, affectionately known as ‘Team St Andrew’s.’ We have 210 wonderful children, a committed staff team, and a strong Christian ethos that underpins everything we do. Our pupils are enthusiastic, curious, and kind—and they deserve the very best start in life.
We have a strong reputation for inclusion, with excellent provision for all children, including children with SEND. Our skilled inclusion team and nurturing staff ensure every child is supported, achieves well and is celebrated.
What We Offer
✔ A warm and welcoming school community
✔ A supportive team and inclusive environment
✔ Opportunities for training and professional development
✔ A nurturing, inclusive school community rooted in our Christian values.
✔ The chance to make a real difference to a child’s education and wellbeing.
✔ A school that prioritises wellbeing and values every staff member
✔ ‘Fringe’ salary supplement
Job Details
Salary: £25,583, plus £561 Crawley Waiting (pro rata)
Contract Type: Full-time, term time only, temporary - attached to the child
Working Pattern: 8:40 - 3:10
Location: Weald Drive, Furnace Green, Crawley, RH10 6NU
Interviews: 11th August 2026
What You Need to Succeed
The Role
Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant Location: St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Weald Drive, Crawley, RH10 6NU
(Just 30 minutes from the A27/A23 junction near Brighton)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Temporary term-time contract, but may become a permanent position
- Includes 30 minutes of Midday Meals (MDM) supervision duties
- Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications (NJC Scale 3 - 4)
We are seeking a caring, committed, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work one-to-one with a child who requires additional support with their learning and wellbeing. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping children on a 1:1 basis access the curriculum, build confidence, and develop independence within a supportive classroom environment.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and wider school team to deliver tailored support, implement individual education plans, and promote inclusion and positive relationships.
- Provide one-to-one support to named children in line with their individual needs and targets.
- Assist with learning activities, adapting materials and approaches where necessary.
- Support the child’s social and emotional development, promoting positive behaviour and self-esteem.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to monitor and report on progress.
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all safeguarding procedures at all times.
- Supportive of our school’s Christian values and ethos
- Have experience working with children with additional or special educational needs (e.g. autism, ADHD, SEMH, pica or a combination of these needs).
- Be patient, flexible, and understanding, with a positive attitude towards supporting individual needs.
- Be able to build warm, trusting relationships with children and staff.
- Work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from teachers and leaders.
- Demonstrate good communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Hold (or be willing to work towards) a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
Further Information
St. Andrew's 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
Join Us!
We would love to welcome you for a visit so you can see our school. Please call 01293 529006 to arrange a visit with Mrs Wise.
Application Process
When applying, please ensure your supporting statement clearly addresses the person specification.
Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 7th August 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026
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: [email protected] or contact us on 01293 529006
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 SCHO02889.
Job Reference: SCHO02889
