Teaching Assistant - Hawthorns Primary School

West Sussex County Council; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HLTA training

Local Government Pension

Staff wellbeing (EAP)

Staff retail discounts

Job summary

Hawthorns Primary School, part of West Sussex County Council, is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND and an EHCP. The role involves working flexibly across the school, including within our enhanced provisions; knowledge of autism and speech and language needs would be advantageous.

Working 15 hours per week during term time (38 weeks plus 5.8 weeks annual leave), the post is fixed term for one year.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND and EHCPs.
• Knowledge of autism and speech and language needs would be advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake Midday Meals duties each day.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND and EHCPs across the school.
• Assist in enhanced provisions as appropriate.
• Undertake Midday Meals duties daily.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism awareness

Speech and language support

Job description

About Us

Hawthorns is a small one form entry primary school, with approximately 150 children on roll, plus an onsite nursery. We aim for all children to feel happy, safe and able to learn at their best, We use the words Pride, Respect and Success to capture our school vision and give us a focus for every day.

The school lies in beautiful grounds where nature is abundant and so there are plenty of opportunities for children to take their learning outdoors and we actively encourage this. We are fortunate to have our own enclosed pond area and forest school site as well as a small field and separate playgrounds.
We are part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust, which gives us the opportunity to
collaborate and share good practice across 10 schools. Through this, by joining a
Schoolsworks school, you will benefit from numerous CPD opportunities that will allow you to improve and progress your career.

Job Details

Ref: 500101

Required: September 2026 or as soon as practicable

Contract: Fixed term for one year

Hours: 15 hours per week, term time only (working hours negotiable), 38 weeks plus 5.8 weeks annual leave entitlement

Salary: NJC Grade 3, SCP 3-4, £24,796 to £25,185 p.a. pro rata.

Actual starting salary: £8,467 p.a.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on Tel: [phone], to arrange a suitable time to visit.

Closing Date: Friday 11th September2026

Interview Date: W/c Monday 14th September 2026

What You Need to Succeed

We are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team to help support the needs of our children with SEND and an EHCP. This will entail working flexibly across the school, including within our enhanced provisions as appropriate. Knowledge of supporting children with Communication and Interaction needs such as autism and speech and language difficulties would be an advantage. You will also be expected to undertake Midday Meals duties each day.

Ideally you are already a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children in an educational setting and/or have other experience in working with children with special educational needs and are looking to progress your career in to education.

In return we can offer you:-

• A supportive environment in which to grow with an opportunity to be considered for
  HLTA training for the right candidate.
• Collaborative working across all 10 schools in the trust
• Employee Benefits including Local Government Pension, Staff wellbeing (Employee
  Assistance Program) and staff retail discounts.

Further Information

Hawthorns Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health, enhanced DBS checks and online social media searches. Hawthorns Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.

Hawthorns 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.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02948.