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eTeach UK Limited; Worthing; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Worthing is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 and group support, aligned with the school's Catholic ethos.

The role is term-time only, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:00pm, with a pro-rated salary. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to help children progress and gain independence.

Qualifications

• Holds relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) - desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils or individuals with a range of additional needs, both in class and in small group or individual sessions.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to implement personalised learning plans and interventions.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and language development, fostering confidence and independence.
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
• Promote an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive classroom environment in line with the school's Catholic ethos.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, contributing to assessments and reviews as required.
• Support the wider life of the school community, including participation in liturgies, assemblies, and school events.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant/1:1 SupportGrade 4 £25,583 (Term Time Only: Salary to be Pro-rated)30 hours per week, term time only (Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.00pm) We are seeking an individual to join our team, who is committed to helping children progress and gain independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils or individuals with a range of additional needs, both in class and in small group or individual sessions.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to implement personalised learning plans and interventions.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and language development, fostering confidence and independence.
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
• Promote an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive classroom environment in line with the school's Catholic ethos.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, contributing to assessments and reviews as required.
• Support the wider life of the school community, including participation in liturgies, assemblies, and school events.

The ideal candidate

• will demonstrate patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• has high expectations of children's behaviour and attainment.
• will work effectively as part of a team and use initiative when required.
• will be committed to upholding and promoting the Catholic values and mission of the school.
• holds relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) - desirable but not essential.

We offer

• A supportive and caring school community with a strong Catholic ethos.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

The school has been praised in its Ofsted report for the care and attention it provides for children with additional needs and English as an additional language, ensuring that they can take part in the full range of learning. This post will involve day-to-day class support as well as delivering bespoke additional support for each individual child, including speech and language programmes.

Closing date for applications is 12:00 noon Friday 16th October 2026, with interviews expected to be on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

St Mary's Catholic 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. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment including online presence checks. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks. An online presence search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.