About Us
Bramber Primary School is a welcoming, one-form entry primary school, set in beautiful surroundings and known for its nurturing, family-focused ethos. We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and play a vital role in supporting our pupils’ learning and development.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, well-organised and positive individual to become part of our busy and supportive school community. In this role, you will:
- Work closely with the class teacher and senior leaders
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and within whole-class settings
- Contribute to pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
- Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is reliable, responsible and committed to making a difference
- Builds positive relationships with children, staff and parents
- Brings enthusiasm and a proactive attitude to the role
- Is flexible, adaptable and a strong team player
- Ideally has experience supporting children, including those with additional needs
What We Offer
At Bramber Primary School, we pride ourselves on our supportive and vibrant environment. We can offer:
- A warm, welcoming school with a strong family ethos
- A team of friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues
- Happy, motivated pupils who enjoy learning and behave well
- Excellent resources and a beautiful learning environment
- Proactive and supportive governors
We strongly encourage visits prior to application—come and see our wonderful school for yourself!
Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026 at 12 noon.
Interview date: Wednesday 24th June 2
Job Details
Salary: Grade 3, points 3-4
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 30.5 hpw
Location: Bramber Primary, Bramber Road, WORTHING, BN14 8QB
Interviews: 24th June 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and success in learning (including in playgrounds, dining areas or on visits outside the school premises).
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- To take all reasonable measures to ensure health and safety in the classroom and other relevant areas within and outside the school premises.
- To keep the children focused on their learning, including in their behaviour and social development, in order to make progress and develop.
- To assist children as requested, explaining and expanding on the teaching as agreed by the class teacher to facilitate the best learning outcomes for the children.
- Set high expectations in all aspects of learning and life, whilst modelling these at all times in accordance with school policies and procedures.
- Promote self-esteem and independence through appropriate relationships and clear language.
- To assist in ensuring the learning environment supports learning, setting up for sessions and tidying away or supervise the children as they carry out these tasks.
- To check for children’s understanding throughout their learning, monitor tasks and supervise the use of equipment.
- To feedback to teachers on the learning and discuss ways forward in all areas of children’s development.
- To safeguard children and immediately report any concerns with regards abuse, including whistleblowing/confidential reporting.
- Promote excellent behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to make choices and take responsibility for their own actions.
- To undertake other relevant duties allocated at the discretion of the classroom teacher, Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or other designated supervisor.
- To maintain records of children’s progress as instructed by the classroom teacher, Headteacher or other designated supervisor, with input to the monitoring and reviewing of individual programmes.
- To undertake any of the following roles:
- Collecting money
- Bulk photocopying/laminating
- Record-keeping and filing
- Classroom display – teachers will make professional decisions in determining what material is displayed in and around their classroom
- Collate children’s reports
- Preparing and maintaining equipment and materials
- To establish constructive relationships with staff and parents/carers.
Further Information
Bramber 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 [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 219277
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 SCHO02520.
Job Reference: SCHO02520
