Teaching Assistant
Ormiston Six Villages Academy, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3UE11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP, pending recruitment checks
Closing date
11 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £17,388.07 - £17,662.77 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
The role of Teaching Assistant is a key appointment. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who has a genuine care and passion for making a difference to the lives of the students we serve. The successful applicant will provide specific support to this individual and/or groups of young people in facilitating their learning and personal progress, promoting the achievement of high standards and supporting them in reaching their personal goals. You will work under the guidance of our teaching and SEND teams to support students both in the classroom and in intervention settings.
Our ideal candidate will have good subject knowledge along with a record of successful professional practice and have an awareness of, and commitment to, safeguarding practices and behaviour management strategies. Teaching Assistants at our academy are offered the opportunity to complete teaching assistant qualifications through our apprenticeship partners.
This is a fantastic time to join our small, vibrant and caring learning community at Six Villages. We provide students with a safe, positive environment to explore, learn, investigate and develop into confident young adults who are ready to enter an ever changing and competitive world. We aim to stretch, to stimulate and grow a love of life-long learning. We know that academic achievement of the highest order is within our reach and we strive to become a truly outstanding academy.
With this in mind we are looking for exceptional professionals to join our staff body who demonstrate the ability to achieve outstanding student outcomes and make a significant difference to the lives of the young people at Six Villages. The academy offers an excellent induction. We actively promote continuing professional development and encourage staff to pursue all enhancement programmes.
To further your insight into our academy, please take a tour of our website at www.ormistonsixvillagesacademy.co.uk
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Benefits of working for Ormiston Six Villages include:
- generous pension
- comprehensive CPD provision
- loyalty deals in staff canteen
- access to an employee assistance programme
- 20% discount on childcare fees at Potter’s Houses
- discount at Specsavers
- cycle to work scheme
- discount at Virgin Atlantic
- free tea and coffee making facilities and on site parking
Are you patient, motivated and passionate about helping students achieve their full potential? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team working to make a real difference in students’ lives? If so, we would welcome an application from you.
Please apply before the closing date stated above. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date and close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
If you have any further queries or wish to arrange a tour of the academy, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Canadas, Administration Manager, on 01243 546802 or by email ccs@ormistonsixvillages.org.uk.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ormiston Six Villages Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 731 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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