Teaching and Learning Support Assistant - Bishop Tufnell CE Primary School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team

Commitment to inclusion

Training and development

Creative approach to ideas

Journey to excellence

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Bishop Tufnell CE Primary School in Felpham, Bognor Regis, seeks a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to aid pupils, including those with EHCPs or SEND. The role is 31.25 hours per week during term time, Monday to Friday, 8:30–3:15, on a fixed-term contract to July 2027.

The successful candidate will support learning, monitor behaviour, and help with personal needs while contributing to an inclusive, collaborative school culture that values every child.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND or EHCP.
• Ability to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups under teacher supervision.
• Monitor pupil conduct and intervene to resolve issues.
• Supervise pupils in classroom, playground, and dining areas.
• Adapt resources and methods to suit learners' needs.
• Work with pupils outside standard timetable when required.
• Escort pupils on educational activities and outings.
• Support therapy or care programmes as directed.
• Attend to personal needs including hygiene and welfare.

Skills

SEN experience

Child support

Teamwork

Organised

Can-do attitude

Job description

About the Role

Bishop Tufnell is on a journey to excellence, and we are seeking to appoint a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join us on this journey.

The role is 31.25 hours per week, term time only, to start in September/October 2026. We are looking to recruit an individual who can provide support for children with an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) or are in the process of receiving an EHCP. Experience of working with vulnerable children and those with SEND would be an advantage. The post is Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.15pm and is initially being offered on a fixed term contract to July 2027.

We can offer:

• a welcoming, friendly team who are committed to nurturing every child
• a commitment to inclusion and collaboration
• a commitment to training, policies and approaches that are grounded in latest research and best practice
• a school where we seek to find a ‘creative yes’, rather than a ‘no’ to ideas and innovation
• an exciting opportunity to join a school on a journey to excellence
• a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing, making decisions through the lens of what is ‘manageable and meaningful’.

Job Details

Salary: NJC 4

Contract Type: Fixed term to July 2027

Working Pattern: Term time only Monday to Friday 8:30-3:15

Location: Felpham, Bognor Regis

Interviews: Friday 11th September 2026

What You Need to Succeed

• values children as individuals and looks for the best in every child every day.
• can make learning fun and engaging, fostering our belief that everyone can succeed.
• is optimistic and has a ‘can do’ attitude in all aspects of school life.
• has a commitment to high standards and is well organised.
• believes that you can really make a difference to children’s lives
• is reflective, always seeking to develop their practice
• is willing to contribute to the development and wider life of our school
• will work collaboratively to see our children flourish

Key Roles:

• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of the children in the class including pupils with SEN.
• Monitor pupils conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve complex or challenging issues.
• Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including in the classroom, playground and dining areas.
• Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities.
• Work with pupils not working to normal timetable.
• Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities.
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist or care professional.
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating as well as helping with social, welfare and health matters.

Further Information

Bishop Tufnell 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.