Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fernhurst Primary School is seeking a caring, motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team in West Sussex. We are a welcoming primary school with around 120 pupils aged 4-11, committed to inclusive education and promoting wellbeing.

We value dedicated staff who can engage with children, support diverse learning needs, and contribute to a positive learning environment within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary aged children.
• Commitment to supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Ability to support pupils with various learning and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and activities.
• Support individual or small groups of pupils to reinforce learning.
• Attend to pupils during lunchtimes and supervision periods.
• Help create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with primary aged children

Supportive team player

Engage with learners with diverseneeds

Form positive relationships with staff

Excellent literacy and numeracy

Clear communication

Work under supervision

Flexibility in tasks

Lunchtime supervision

Education

GCSEs or equivalent (A-C)

Tools

None

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Kind and dedicated, with experience of working with primary aged children
• Passionate about children’s learning and will do whatever it takes to ensure children succeed
• Effective and supportive when working in a collaborative team
• Able to engage and support children with different learning and behavioural needs
• Able to form positive relationships with children and their families
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy skills (at least Grade C (4) GCSE
• Excellent communication skills and able to clarify and explain instructions clearly
• Competent in working with individuals or groups of pupils without direct supervision from the teacher
• Flexible in relation to tasks undertaken and groups/children allocated
• Able to support the teacher to create a stimulating and inspiring learning environment
• Confident to engage with and manage 1:1 or groups of children at lunchtime in the hall or playground

What the school offers its staff

Fernhurst Primary School is seeking a caring, motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. We are a welcoming primary school of around 120 children aged 4-11, situated in a picturesque West Sussex village. We have an exceptionally dedicated teaching and support staff team, who all have the highest expectations and aspirations for our children. We know that children flourish when they are treated with care and respect. We pride ourselves in offering a curriculum that inspires and excites our children to have a love of knowledge and learning. Our inclusive school helps all children to believe in themselves and to excel in their own individual way. Promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing for children and staff is hugely important at Fernhurst. We teach our children to celebrate and respect the uniqueness of everyone in our diverse school community. Staff also benefit from a wellbeing support package, professional development opportunities and a two week October half-term.

The University of Chichester Academy Trust

The school is proud to be part of the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust providing you with access to additional opportunities and benefits. All academies within the Trust have a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where staff feel valued. The Trust is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the local educational landscape. The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion centres, and a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training base, all based in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex. While we share a common vision and values, each academy has its own identity that contributes to its local community. The Trust is committed to valuing the uniqueness of each school.

Two-Week October Half Term

We have introduced a two-week October half-term across all our schools. This initiative is already making a positive impact, giving staff and pupils a valuable break during the long autumn term, reducing absence through illness, and supporting overall well-being. It also brings greater consistency across our Trust, creating a more connected and efficient way of working. It’s just one example of how we prioritise our people and create a working environment where everyone can thrive.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ individuals, and men.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.