Teaching Assistant KS2

West Sussex County Council; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Meads Primary School and West Sussex County Council invite applications for a part-time Teaching Assistant role. The post is 27.5 hours per week over 5 days, term time only, with a fixed-term contract until the end of the academic year and potential extension.

Salary is £16,034 pro rata (term time only). Closing date is Friday 6th November 2026, with interviews on 11th November 2026. For details, visit the school office or contact the Headteacher to discuss the role.

Job description

Number on roll:261

Pay scale:Grade 03

Salary scale: £16,034 pro rata approx (Term time only)

The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to take up post as soon as possible on a fixed term contract until the end of this academic year (with the potential to extend this). The post is part time (27.5 hours per week over 5 days).

We are looking for someone who is committed to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and energetic, with high expectations of themselves and others.

Please contact our school office if you would like to visit our school and feel free to contact our Headteacher on 01342 322905 if you have any questions/queries you would like to discuss or if you would like more information about the roles.

Closing date: 12pm Friday 6th November 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 11th November 2026

Safeguarding Statement

The Meads 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 Meads Primary Schoolis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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