Teaching Assistant

TKAT; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality development

Employee counselling

Mindfulness programme

Cycle to Work

Pension plan

Job summary

Broadfield Primary Academy in Crawley is seeking a supportive Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will build warm relationships with pupils, deliver targeted interventions, and work with teachers to support high-quality learning and classroom management.

You will help pupils develop independence and resilience, contributing to a positive school environment and the wider life of the community. Flexible, empathetic, and reliable candidates are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learning or SEND is welcomed.
• Background in childcare or aiming for a career in education is encouraged.
• Support staff are vital partners in driving educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, positive relationships with pupils and support high-quality learning.
• Deliver targeted one-to-one or small-group interventions in literacy, numeracy, or wellbeing.
• Collaborate with class teachers to support classroom management.
• Help pupils develop independence and positive behavior for learning.

Skills

Relationship building

Patience

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Intervention delivery

Student independence

Job description

Broadfield Primary Academy, Crawley, West Sussex

Education - non-teaching

Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who brings energy, heart, and purpose to our team at Kemnal, someone ready to inspire and empower our pupils every single day.

Please note this vacancy will close at midday on 08/10/2026

This is a fixed term position until 31/08/2027

In our Trust, a Teaching Assistant is far more than classroom support; you are a key architect in building a child’s confidence, independence, and agency. We are seeking an empathetic, proactive team player who can help break down barriers to learning, run targeted interventions, and create an environment where every child feels supported to take on new challenges.

Whether you have years of experience supporting learning, a background in childcare or SEND, or are looking to take your first steps toward a career in education, your talent will be valued here. In our community, support staff are vital partners in driving educational standards and fostering a strong sense of belonging.

Together, let’s unlock potential, and ensure every child gets their chance to shine.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will be someone who:

• Builds warm, positive, and respectful relationships with pupils.


• Is patient, adaptable, and understanding of diverse educational, social, and emotional needs.


• Works collaboratively with class teachers to support high-quality learning and classroom management.


• Confidently delivers targeted one-to-one or small-group interventions in literacy, numeracy, or wellbeing.


• Encourages pupil independence, resilience, and positive behavior for learning.


• Is enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to contributing to the wider life of the school community.


• Is dedicated to helping pupils of all abilities make progress and achieve their full potential.

Great Support Starts with a Great Community: Your Benefits

We believe that in education, people matter most. Investing in your wellbeing and professional growth isn't just a perk, it’s our priority. As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your career and your lifestyle:

• Exceptional development: Access high-quality development and training opportunities tailored to your role.


• Career Pathways: Receive encouragement and support to grow your skills, with clear routes toward Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (HLTA) or qualified teacher training (QTS) if desired.


• 24/7 Confidential Counselling: Free, round-the-clock support for you and your eligible immediate family members.


• Mindfulness Support: Enjoy a free, full subscription to the Headspace app, plus access to an expert-led 8-week mindfulness programme.


• Family & Work-Life Balance


• Family-Friendly Policies: Dedicated leave policies and flexible working options to support you through every stage of life.


• Supportive Environment: Work within a forward-thinking culture that actively champions your work-life balance.


• Financial Wellbeing & Savings


• Blue Light Card Access: Eligible to apply for the UK’s premier discount scheme, unlocking savings across shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment.


• Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost of a new bike and equipment for a healthier, more affordable commute.


• Generous Pension: Secure your long-term future with substantial employer pension contributions.

About Broadfield Primary Academy

Broadfield Primary Academy is a large primary school serving the community of Broadfield in Crawley. Our overarching mission is for all Broadfield Primary Academy children to be nurtured as uniquely talented individuals, finding fulfilment through their love of learning and the exploration of the furthest reaches of their intellectual, creative, physical and emotional capabilities.

Our decisions and efforts revolve around the best interests of the children in our care. Broadfield Primary Academy are sewing the seeds of developing life-long learners, rich in a plethora of ‘real skills’ that add value to their lives and the lives of others.

To discover what makes Broadfield Primary Academy so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 406 940 or email [e-mail]

About Kemnal Academies Trust

Kemnal Academies Trust is a group of schools with ambition for every child and pride in the communities we serve. We provide a broad and rich education that opens doors. Working together, we give every pupil the support and the skills they need to build a life of purpose, agency, and contribution.

Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all. Our leaders focus on pupil progress and attainment, regularly sharing knowledge, insight, and experience across our family of schools. We believe passionately in the power of collaborative working and actively promote school-to-school support because when we work together, every child benefits.

A Culture of Belonging: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

Belonging is of utmost importance to us. We strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and respected, where expectations are high, and genuine support is provided. Here, colleagues are trusted to lead, contribute, and grow in alignment with our mission. At Kemnal Academies Trust, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we know diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Flexible Working - Kemnal Academies Trust recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career while balancing their commitments and interests outside of work. We actively promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support a positive work-life balance.

Application Details & Next Steps

Interview dates for this role are listed in the key vacancy details above; please ensure you hold this date in your diary when applying. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications, so early submission is encouraged.

Be Who You Are: Interview & Workplace Adjustments

Should you be selected and invited to interview, please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate fully. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments within both the recruitment process and the workplace to support every candidate.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

Kemnal Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to statutory safer recruitment checks prior to appointment. These include, but are not limited to, an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check, online searches (in line with KCSIE guidelines), identity and right-to-work verification, reference checks, relevant qualification/prohibition checks, and overseas checks where applicable. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed.

Welcome from the Headteacher

“Our decisions and efforts revolve around the best interests of the children in our care”

Our overarching mission is for all Broadfield Primary Academy children to be nurtured as uniquely talented individuals, finding fulfillment through their love of learning and the exploration of the furthest reaches of their intellectual, creative, physical and emotional capabilities. Our children will be guided and challenged to become principled local, national and global citizens. They will be committed to economic and environmental sustainability, and to tackling poverty and intolerance at all levels. Guided by staff who are blind to superficial barriers, our children will be central to their own learning, striving to achieve at the highest possible level in an environment of mutual trust and respect that allows the school vision to flourish. Broadfield Primary Academy are sowing the seeds of developing life-long learners, rich in a plethora of ‘real skills’ that add value to their lives and the lives of others. Our children will be creative risk-takers and intelligent thinkers. They will be leaders and team-players, as well as confident individuals who set themselves challenging goals.

Broadfield Primary Academy – Welcome from the Headteacher

Broadfield Primary Academy is filled with wonderful children who want to become cleverer every single day. Teachers and support staff work in a focused way to deliver a skills curriculum that best suits the needs of all our children. Building this toolkit of skills each day helps us to ensure that every child has the education they deserve to equip them for the next stage of their learning. In addition to these skills, our vision is to develop well rounded pupils who have the enthusiasm, resilience, empathy, competitive drive, aptitude and love of reading & learning that is necessary in this modern world. Most importantly, we want our children to have the ability and confidence to master and employ all of these skills and attributes to be the very best local, national and global citizens they can be. We employ teachers and support staff with the very best potential – experienced or fresh out of university – to work alongside us and help our children achieve. We work hard, we enjoy what we do and while we continually drive to improve standards for our children, we strive to celebrate our successes along the way.

Sian Markham – Headteacher

Hours

32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

Competitive

08-10-2026

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