Teaching Assistant

Fernhurst Primary School, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 3EA

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Contract: Fixed Term ending 31.08.2026, term time only (38 weeks) Hours: 32.50 Monday - Friday Salary: Grade 2 actual salary £18,232.50 Closing Date: Wednesday 15th July Interview Date: w/c Friday 17th July 2026 Job Start Date: September 2026 Contact e-mail address: j.thornton@fernhurstprimary.chimat.uk
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,795
• Actual salary: £18,232
• Pay scale: Grade 2 SP3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be:

• Kind and dedicated, with experience of working with primary aged children
• Passionate about children’s learning and will do whatever it takes to ensure children succeed
• Effective and supportive when working in a collaborative team
• Able to engage and support children with different learning and behavioural needs
• Able to form positive relationships with children and their families
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy skills (at least Grade C (4) GCSE
• Excellent communication skills and able to clarify and explain instructions clearly
• Competent in working with individuals or groups of pupils without direct supervision from the teacher
• Flexible in relation to tasks undertaken and groups/children allocated
• Able to support the teacher to create a stimulating and inspiring learning environment
• Confident to engage with and manage 1:1 or groups of children at lunchtime in the hall or playground

What the school offers its staff

Fernhurst Primary School is seeking a caring, motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. We are a welcoming primary school of around 120 children aged 4-11, situated in a picturesque West Sussex village. We have an exceptionally dedicated teaching and support staff team, who all have the highest expectations and aspirations for our children. We know that children flourish when they are treated with care and respect. We pride ourselves in offering a curriculum that inspires and excites our children to have a love of knowledge and learning. Our inclusive school helps all children to believe in themselves and to excel in their own individual way. Promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing for children and staff is hugely important at Fernhurst. We teach our children to celebrate and respect the uniqueness of everyone in our diverse school community. Staff also benefit from a wellbeing support package, professional development opportunities and a two week October half-term.

The University of Chichester Academy Trust The school is proud to be part of the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust providing you with access to additional opportunities and benefits. All academies within the Trust have a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where staff feel valued. The Trust is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the local educational landscape. The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion centres, and a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training base, all based in

Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex. While we share a common vision and values, each academy has its own identity that contributes to its local community. The Trust is committed to valuing the uniqueness of each school.

Two-Week October Half Term

We have introduced a two-week October half-term across all our schools. This initiative is already making a positive impact, giving staff and pupils a valuable break during the long autumn term, reducing absence through illness, and supporting overall well-being. It also brings greater consistency across our Trust, creating a more connected and efficient way of working. It’s just one example of how we prioritise our people and create a working environment where everyone can thrive.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ individuals, and men.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

TA role profile.pdf - 164 KB (opens in new tab)

About Fernhurst Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fernhurst Primary School website
• Email address: j.thornton@fernhurstprimary.chimat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fernhurst-primary-school-haslemere

Fernhurst Primary School is set in spacious grounds in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, where pupils have a strong sense of community with a set of shared values which underpin the life of the school and drive the curriculum. The dedicated team of staff and Governors strive to create an environment in which every child is a happy and successful learner. The school, which was rated as “Good” by Ofsted provides a rich curriculum, enhanced by Forest School and opportunities to engage in sport, music and drama and to participate in village life.

Arranging a visit to Fernhurst Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.thornton@fernhurstprimary.chimat.uk.

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