Teaching Assistant 1:1

Schools; Horsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Shipley CE Primary School in West Sussex is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. The role is based in the Reception/Year 1 class and may include supporting other year groups with targeted interventions under the supervision of the class teacher.

The post includes lunchtime support in the dining hall and occasional supervision on the playground. The school values high expectations for all children and welcomes visits from prospective applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary school children.
• Ability to support pupils with additional needs.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support an individual pupil through targeted interventions and in-class support under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Assist with general classroom activities and learning tasks in the Reception/Year 1 class.
• Provide lunchtime support in the dining hall and occasional playground supervision.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and empathy

Team player

Job description

School Name: Shipley CE Primary School
School Website: www.shipleyceprimary.com
Salary: Grade 3 £25,614 - £26,016 pro rata)
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Term time only
Working Hours: 20 per week (8.30-12.30 including ½ hour lunch duty)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Shipley, Horsham, West Sussex

Advert Closing Date:13/11/2026
Interview Date:18/11/2026

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and positive Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and knowledgeable small team at Shipley. All our teachers and teaching assistants work together throughout the school to develop their practice and support the children.

The post will be in our Reception/Year 1 class but may involve additional support with other year groups on occasions. This role will primarily involve supporting an individual pupil through interventions and targeted support, as well as in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher. The lunchtime support role will involve supporting specific pupils in the lunch break in the dining hall and occasionally on the playground.

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our smaller than average school. We have high expectations of what all children can achieve and work tirelessly to guide and support children to reach their full potential.Our partnerships with parents and with the wider community is really important to us.

The successful candidate should have a good understanding and experience of children with a wide range of additional needs. Please see the attached Person Specification for further information.

Shipley 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.