Teaching Assistant: Intervention & Learning Support (Term-time)

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Thorney Island School is inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant to commence as soon as possible. This fixed-term post until July 2027 supports a KS1/KS2 class or pupil, with 29.16 hours weekly (Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:15pm; term-time only, based on 38 weeks).

We seek a friendly, enthusiastic team member with experience, who can work with individuals and groups, run interventions, and help pupils achieve strong progress. Visits welcomed; contact the school office to arrange.

Qualifications

• Good Maths and English at GCSE/C/4 or above.
• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Flexible and adaptable to the daily life of the school.
• Empathetic understanding of children's emotions and behaviour; remove barriers to learning.
• Ability to work independently and with initiative.
• Can-do attitude with high aspirations for themselves, children and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers/leaders to raise standards and help pupils make good progress.
• Support individuals and/or groups inside or outside the classroom under teacher direction.
• Run intervention programmes for groups and/or individual children.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4+)

Job description

Thorney Island School is inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant to commence as soon as possible. This fixed-term post until July 2027 supports a KS1/KS2 class or pupil, with 29.16 hours weekly (Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:15pm; term-time only, based on 38 weeks).

We seek a friendly, enthusiastic team member with experience, who can work with individuals and groups, run interventions, and help pupils achieve strong progress. Visits welcomed; contact the school office to arrange.