EYFS Teaching Assistant - Slindon CofE Primary School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Arundel; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Slindon Church of England Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support staff in EYFS and KS1, helping children thrive in a small, rural setting near Arundel.

The role is temporary until July 2027, 32.5 hours per week during term time (plus inset days), with playtime supervision and a commitment to our Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of the curriculum.
• Committed to providing the best education for our children.
• Enthusiastic, kind and fun.
• Reflective and adaptable.
• Able to support the Christian ethos of our school.
• Enjoys working outside.
• Able to work as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in EYFS and KS1.
• Supervise playtimes and assist staff as part of a small team.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

About Us

Job Description- Teaching Assistant EYFS

Job title: Teaching Assistant

Salary: NJC Grade 3 £24,796-£25,185 ( pro rata £18,764 - £19,059)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week term time (plus Inset days)

Contract type: Temporary

Reporting to: The Headteacher and Governing Body

Closing date: Thursday 15th October

Interview date: Thursday 22nd October

Required from: Monday 14th December

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Slindon Church of England Primary School. We are looking to employ a Teaching Assistant to work with staff as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning. We are particularly looking for someone with a passion for supporting children in EYFS and KS1, and enabling them to thrive in our school environment.

This is a temporary post until July 2027.

Hours are 8.30am-15:30pm, Monday to Friday, to include playtime supervision.

Our ideal candidate would be:

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of the curriculum;
• Committed to providing the best education for our children;
• Enthusiastic, kind and fun;
• Reflective and adaptable;
• Able to support the Christian ethos of our school;
• Enjoys working outside;
• Able to work as part of a small team.

We are a small, rural primary school nestled in the South Downs National Park, set within the National Trust village of Slindon, near Arundel. We are a Church of England School and are proud of our Christian Distinctiveness, having strong links with both St Mary’s Church in Slindon and with the wider community.

We are an inclusive and caring school, judged by Ofsted as ‘Good’ in October 2024.

We are a Rights Respecting School which is demonstrated through our safe, calm and happy environment and we are working towards the Silver Award for Learning Outside the Classroom, which is central to our ethos and at the heart of our exciting and innovative curriculum.

You can find out more about us by visiting our school website www.slindonprimary.co.uk.

Slindon Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

Slindon CofE 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.

The reference number for this role is SCHO03006.