Teaching Assistant

Balcombe Cofe Primary School, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HS

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday, 31.25 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £12.85

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teaching assistant to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom, in the outdoor learning area or the wider grounds.

General Duties

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

• Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with additional needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities and playtime opportunities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Learning/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, in lessons and at playtime
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher, or older pupils at play time.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
• Assist and supervise children during lunchtimes.
• Monitor the wellbeing of all pupils and report any concerns in a timely fashion in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities
• Develop opportunities for cross phase play
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work
• Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing etc.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Undertake structured and agreed learning and play activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Provide supervision for pupils out of lesson times, including playtimes and at lunchtime
• Facilitate games and encourage children to interact positively with each other.
• Monitor behaviour and follow our behaviour policy if incidents occur.
• Assist with setting up the hall for lunch if necessary and put tables/chairs away after lunch.
• Administer basic first aid
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

Responsible to :

• Headteacher

Balcombe CE Primary School considers safeguarding to be of paramount importance.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of all children, young people, their families and staff. This means that everything we do is designed to promote the safety and well-being of the children we work with, as well as that of children and young people in general.

What the school offers its staff

Term Time Only

Professional development

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 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.

About Balcombe Cofe Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 141 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Balcombe Cofe Primary School website
• Email address: lpower@hurst.education
• Phone number: 01444 811403
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/balcombe-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Balcombe Cofe Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lpower@hurst.education.

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