Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Petworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading co-educational boarding and day school in Petworth seeks a Teaching Assistant to support teachers and students from September 2025. The role involves working with children in a nurturing environment, contributing to their academic and personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a classroom setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and students in Reception to Year 6 classes.
• Assist with classroom activities and student engagement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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Teaching Assistant - Petworth, West Sussex
Permanent Full-time term time only
40 hours per week

Our client is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school that nurtures academic excellence, sporting success and creative talent. The 400-acre campus on the edge of the South Downs is an area of outstanding beauty. The Prep School is an integral part of the College, benefiting from the world class facilities and teaching that the College has; it also has its own buildings, playground, and outdoor creative classroom.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Prep School as a Teaching Assistant. A rewarding role supporting our teachers and students. assisting Reception to Year 6 classes from 1st September 2025.

A higher-level TA qualification is desirable but not essential

You are patient, approachable and flexible, with a calm, proactive, and well organised work manner. You are energetic and work well as a team player adapting where necessary. An excellent communicator at all levels. Although the role does not require qualifications,
a level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

Closing date: 4th June 2025 with interviews thereafter

Disclosure and Barring Service & Enhanced Checks
NB: This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of our client's pre-employment checks. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, prohibition, media and other checks and references to our satisfaction.

For full details, please apply online or call 01227 780888