Teaching Assistant
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9EZ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 September 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
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday, 32.5 hrs full-time or 16 hrs part-time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months possibly longer
Pay scale
- NJC Scale 3 points 3 to 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils and teaching staff to help create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
- Work with individual pupils or small groups to support their learning, development and engagement.
- Assist in implementing behaviour strategies that support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Help create and maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment.
- Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and wider staff team.
Key Requirements
- Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.
- An understanding of, or interest in, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and additional learning needs.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- Patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
- A positive and proactive attitude with a commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
What the school offers its staff
Compton and Up Marden CE Primary School is a small village primary school on the West Sussex/Hampshire border. The school has outstanding facilities and is in a beautiful setting.
We work with two other school in the Downland Village Schools Federation, which has brought pupils and staff many exciting opportunities.
We are a happy, lively and caring school with highly motivated and enthusiastic children.
There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, both with children and staff.
Our vision stresses excitement, engagement and inclusion
- Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) offering life cover and financial protection for your family
- Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme,
- Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card and more)
- Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
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
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Compton and Up Marden CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all its 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.
About Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 66 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jwilkinson@dvsf.w-sussex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 023 92631900
Compton & Up Marden CE Primary School is a small village primary school with a friendly, family feel and a great reputation. It has a stimulating and supportive environment in which all children have the opportunity to develop their individual talents.
We offer a vibrant and creative curriculum through well planned, focused teaching - incorporating visits, after school clubs, use of our exceptional outdoor surroundings and sports field and outstanding musical opportunities. Displays are lively and interactive and they contribute to the positive ethos of the school and celebrate the excellent quality of the children’s learning.
We are committed to ensuring that all children have equal access to the whole curriculum and are given equal opportunities to develop to their full potential in a safe and secure environment in partnership with parents and carers.
The learning environment for children includes a fantastic outdoor learning area, with wonderful views across the South Downs and local farmland. We have a small wooded area that is utilised throughout the school.
We have excellent relationships with the local nurseries and secondary schools and we welcome every opportunity for parents and members of the local community to be involved in our children’s learning.
From March 2021 we joined the Downland Village Schools Federation, further future-proofing all three village schools.
Arranging a visit to Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jwilkinson@dvsf.w-sussex.sch.uk.
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