40 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • 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

£20,245.00 Annually (Actual) This salary is pro rata to 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Teaching Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor job summary

Boxgrove Primary School - TEACHING ASSISTANT and MID-DAY MEALS SUPERVISOR

27.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year - 22.5 hours Teaching Assistant / 5 hours Mid-Day Meals Supervisor

09.00 - 15:30 Monday - Friday with a 1 hour break for lunch

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £16,564 TA & £3681 MMS

Do you have a passion for working with children?

We are seeking an inspirational Teaching Assistant and with vision and high expectations for learning to work across our school, within a whole class setting and on an individual basis, supporting children with additional needs, and supervising children on the playground during playtimes and lunchbreaks.

A degree of flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the children and the school.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the management of children’s behaviour, health, and well-being

Prepare classroom resources and equipment for use during lessons

Support individual education plans and class work under the guidance of the class teacher

Motivate and assist children to stay on task and complete work effectively

Accompany classes on school outings and support physical activities such as PE and drama

Attend training sessions and INSET days

Assist with minor accidents and supervise unwell children as directed

Provide care and assistance to children, which may include hygiene, feeding, and supporting during break and lunch times.

Requirements

Level 2 qualifications in English and maths

Training in communication techniques, creative play, and physical care is desirable

Experience supporting pupils with communication, interaction, sensory, or physical impairments is advantageous

A commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding policies

As a member of our team, you will:

Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children

Learn about our creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning

Be part of a forward thinking, dynamic team of professionals who see children at the heart of the learning process

Have high expectations, understand the importance of, and promote the principles of inclusion; enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential

As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:

Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice

Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools

Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways

What we offer:

Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS

Access to a structured programme of professional development

Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support

Access to staff benefits and discount scheme

Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible


Boxgrove Primary School is a two-form entry school rated as Good by OFSTED. We are part of Compass Eko Trust an innovative and forward-thinking Trust comprising of 28 school. This unique partnership provides immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision and outcomes for children across our schools.

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidates will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

Our successful candidate will also be health checked and references will be requested before appointment; the post is permanent and is subject to a satisfactory probation period

We are an equal opportunities employer

For further information about our school please visit our website www.boxgrove.compassps.uk

Applications close - Monday 2nd November

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Interviews - Week beginning 2nd November (May be before depending on volume of applications received)

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please call our school office on 0208 310 1912 to arrange a convenient time and date.

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

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 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.

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About Boxgrove Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
382 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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