Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Progression: TKAT SCITT programme

Friendly environment and work-life bal

Access to trust resources and material

Job summary

Broadfield Primary Academy in Crawley, part of TKAT, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term, term-time role. You will support learning in the classroom, both one-to-one and in small groups, helping to develop resources and implement teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

We value passionate, patient staff who build positive relationships with children and collaborate with teachers to raise achievement.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy to support children with learning needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young children.
• Good communication with teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging teaching activities in the classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners.
• Help develop resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies.

Skills

Great communicator

Team player

Patience

Job description

Broadfield Primary Academy, Crawley, West Sussex

Education - non-teaching

Term time

Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for a dedicated and inclusive Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team.

Please note this vacancy will close at midday on 02/09/2026

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

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a patient, compassionate nature and a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development?

As Teaching Assistant you will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

Our Teaching Assistants are extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will be someone who is:

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

As Teaching Assistant we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you :

• Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

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 find out more visit our website here .

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 TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily , the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’ , giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At TKAT, 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 believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - 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 as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

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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

02-09-2026

Job attachments

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