Teaching Assistant - Oakfields Primary School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Horsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging children

Supportive team

Training opportunities

Well-resourced environment

Job summary

Oakfields Primary School in Horsham is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support learning across classes and provide 1:1 help where needed. The role is based in a friendly school environment, with a 30-hour week (8:50am–3:20pm) during term time.

The successful candidate will work with children to extend learning opportunities, contribute to a collaborative team, and engage with parents to promote student achievement. Salary is Grade 3 pro rata; permanent contract to sustain continuity.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and motivated to support and extend the learning opportunities for all our children.
• Be an excellent team player who has high expectations of themselves and others and is passionate about encouraging and stimulating children to achieve success.
• Be able to deliver intervention programmes under the direction of our Inclusion lead.
• Committed to working in partnership with colleagues and parents to promote excellent learning opportunities for all our children.

Skills

Team player

Motivated

Support learning

Intervention delivery

Partnership with parents

Job description

About the Role

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated team player who is passionate about children's learning and making a difference? If so, this job is for you!

We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our friendly, community minded school, Oakfields Primary School. You will be working within the class or providing 1:! Support.

We can offer:

• Wonderful, engaging children who love learning
• A supportive and collaborative team where everyone feels valued; team members are encouraged to contribute.
• Opportunities for training and sharing expertise across our federation
• A well-resourced school and learning environment

You are encouraged to look round the school prior to submitting your application and we would be happy to arrange this. Please contact the school office on 01403 261822.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 3 (£24,796-£25,185 PRO RATA)

Contract Type: Permanent Term Time Only

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week (8.50am - 3.20pm with 1/2 hour unpaid break)

Location: Oakfield Primary School, Horsham, RH12 4EA

What You Need to Succeed

We would like you to be:

• Ambitious and motivated to support and extend the learning opportunities for all our children.
• Be an excellent team player who has high expectations of themselves and others and is passionate about encouraging and stimulating children to achieve success.
• Be able to deliver intervention programmes under the direction of our Inclusion lead.
• Committed to working in partnership with colleagues and parents to promote excellent learning opportunities for all our children.

Further Information

Oakfields 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.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO03069.