SEND Teaching Assistant & Midday Meals Supervisor
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5NW11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: Grade: Grade 3 (Point 3-4) – Teaching Assistant & Grade 3 (Point 3) – Midday Meals Supervisor Hours: 10 Hours 50 Minutes Teaching Assistant & 4 Hours 10 Minutes Midday Meals Supervisor (Term-Time Only) – Fixed Term Contract Until 20th July 2026. Responsible to: Class Teacher & Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 11 Months until 20th July 2026
Hourly rate
- £14.40
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description - Teaching Assistant
Main Purpose
The role involves contributing to the Christian ethos, vision, and values of Nyewood CE Infant School while providing high-quality support for pupils’ learning, welfare, and inclusion. The post holder will play an active part in promoting safeguarding and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for all pupils. Working closely with class teachers, they will support the assessment of pupil progress and help deliver engaging, inclusive learning activities. In addition, the role includes supervising pupils during midday meals, encouraging positive behaviour and fostering social interaction in line with the school’s values.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Christian ethos and actively model the school’s values.
- Promote safeguarding, welfare, and inclusion of all pupils at all times.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, encouraging self-worth and self-esteem.
- Assist the class teacher in assessing pupil progress and providing feedback.
- Monitor behaviour using positive strategies, in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
- Undertake midday meals supervision (casual or permanent), ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
- Deal with minor injuries and act as a first aid supervisor as required.
- Prepare, manage, and maintain classroom resources and displays.
- Encourage healthy lifestyles and support the development of language and communication skills.
- Implement structured interventions alongside the class teacher and Inclusion Manager.
- Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team and external agencies as needed.
- Accompany school activities and take responsibility for individuals or small groups on trips.
- Supervise pupils outside lesson times, including break and lunchtimes.
- Foster links between families and the wider community.
- Attend meetings, professional development, and INSET days as required.
- Participate in performance appraisal and regular safeguarding training.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
- Follow all school policies (including Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Data Protection, and Codes of Conduct) and report concerns promptly.
- Undertake any other duties as directed by the Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team.
The duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Commitment to supporting and promoting the Christian ethos, vision, and values of the school
- Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and promoting pupil wellbeing
- Experience of supporting children’s learning in an educational or similar setting
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, promoting self-esteem and confidence
- Understanding of inclusive practice and supporting pupils with a range of needs
- Ability to support teaching and learning activities under the direction of a class teacher
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, pupils, and families
- Ability to promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
- Willingness to undertake midday supervision duties and support pupils during less structured times
- Ability to manage classroom resources and contribute to a safe and engaging learning environment
- Basic first aid awareness or willingness to undertake training
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow direction from senior staff
- Commitment to professional development, training, and appraisal processes
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary or infant school
- Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent)
- First Aid qualification
- Experience delivering small group interventions or targeted support programmes
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional needs
- Knowledge of Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 curriculum
- Experience liaising with external agencies or supporting family engagement
- Understanding of strategies to support language and communication development
Nyewood CE Infant School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and there is an expectation of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a successful enhanced criminal records check via the DBS, references and a health check. You will also be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
What the school offers its staff
Our Vision
“Smiling, caring and learning together on a journey with God”
As a school we ensure that children are ‘smiling’ and show joy in their lives when being part of our Nyewood Family. The children are ‘caring’ for themselves, for each other and all things in God’s world. The children are ‘learning together’, ensuring that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful during their time at Nyewood as well as their future learning journeys. The children know that this is all possible ‘on a journey with God’, knowing that God is the consistent who will always be there for them, no matter where they are in life.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Nyewood CofE Infant School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 181 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sbm@nyewoodinf.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01243 823283
Nyewood CE Infant School is an inclusive and popular school with a positive and caring Christian ethos. We are a member of the Bishop Luffa Learning Partnership and are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and creative staff with a sound understanding of the developmental needs of young children in EY and KS1 who will share in the continued development our ambitious Church of England School.
Arranging a visit to Nyewood CofE Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@nyewoodinf.co.uk.
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