Temporary Teaching Assistant with Midday Meals Supervisor Duties

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastergate CE Primary School seeks a highly motivated teaching assistant with midday meal supervisor duties to support Early Years and KS1. The role involves working with small groups or individuals, including children with SEND, within a caring Christian ethos.

You will have strong Maths and English skills, GCSE grade C or equivalent, IT proficiency, and an NVQ Level 2 or above. The post is term-time only, 30 hours per week, with a fixed temporary contract for one year.

Qualifications

• Strong Maths and English skills and IT skills.
• GCSE grade C or equivalent required.
• NVQ Level 2 or above in a relevant course.
• Experience with vulnerable children and SEND would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support in Early Years and KS1 including small groups or 1:1.
• Assist with learning activities and plan/lead learning where appropriate.
• Support children with SEND and neurodivergent needs.
• Contribute to a caring, inclusive school environment.

Skills

Maths skills

English skills

GCSE C or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or above

SEND awareness

Education

GCSE grade C or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or above in a relevant course

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Temporary Teaching Assistant with Midday Meal Supervisor Duties

Term time only (38 weeks plus 5 Inset Days) 8.30am – 3.15pm

Start Date

ASAP

Contract

Temporary for one academic year initially

School Name

Eastergate CE Primary

School Website

https://www.eastergateprimaryschool.uk

Salary

Teaching Assistant: Grade 3 SCP 3-4 (£24796 to £25185 p.a. pro rata) 25 hours per week

Midday Meals Supervisor: Grade 2 (£24413 to £24796 p.a. pro rata) 5 hours per week

Contract Type

Temporary for one academic year initially

Working Pattern

Term Time only (38 weeks plus 5 Inset Days)

Working Hours

30 hours per week 8:30a.m – 3:15pm

Location

Eastergate CE Primary School

Advert Closing Date

17/11/2026

Interview Date

24/11/2026

Eastergate CE Primary School is a warm, welcoming, caring and inclusive environment where our core values of hope, endurance, trust, compassion, creativity and forgiveness are promoted and demonstrated in all areas of school life. We are an inclusive, one-form entry school where we all ‘Learn Grow and Achieve Together in God’s Love’.

Our busy, nurturing school is looking for a highly motivated full-time inclusion teaching assistant to support in Early Years and KS1. We are looking to recruit an individual who can provide support for small groups of children or for children with an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) or children who are in the process of being assessed. Experience of working with vulnerable children and those with SEND would be an advantage. You will need to have strong Maths and English skills, GCSE grade C or equivalent, IT skills and an NVQ of Level 2 or above in a relevant course. An understanding of neurodivergence and a willingness to be educated further in this area, developing knowledge and practice through supporting individuals with a variety of SEND needs.

About Us

Eastergate CE Primary School is a warm, welcoming, caring and inclusive environment where our core values of hope, endurance, trust, compassion, creativity and forgiveness are promoted and demonstrated in all areas of school life. We are an inclusive, one-form entry school where we all ‘Learn Grow and Achieve Together in God’s Love’.

What you Need To Succeed:

You will need to have strong Maths and English skills, GCSE grade C or equivalent, IT skills and an NVQ of Level 2 or above in a relevant course. An understanding of neurodivergence and a willingness to be educated further in this area, developing knowledge and practice through supporting individuals with a variety of SEND needs.

We are looking for candidates:

• Who are passionate and enthusiastic about working with children, particularly children with special educational needs, and developing their learning

• With the ability to support children on a 1:1 basis and in smaller groups

• Who are keen to work as part of team but also show good initiative to plan and lead learning

• With good communication skills with children with additional needs, parents/carers, other staff and professionals

• Who are positive and flexible

• Who could have previous experience of working in a primary school and / or working with children, who have a special need or disability

• Who can support our Christian ethos and values.

Safeguarding Statement

Eastergate 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.