Teaching Assistant
Hawthorns Primary School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3EZ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 October 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: 15 hours per week, term time only (working hours negotiable)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 months
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,614 - £26,016
Actual salary
- £8,746
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 3 - 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team to help support the needs of our children with SEND and an EHCP. This will entail working flexibly across the school, including within our enhanced provisions as appropriate. Knowledge of supporting children with Communication and Interaction needs such as autism and speech and language difficulties would be an advantage. You will also be expected to undertake Midday Meals duties each day.
Ideally you are already a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children in an educational setting and/or have other experience in working with children with special educational needs and are looking to progress your career in to education.
Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Job Description and Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on Tel: 01903 268174, to arrange a suitable time to visit.
Application forms should be sent to recruitment@schoolsworks.org
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:-
• A supportive environment in which to grow with an opportunity to be considered for HLTA training for the right candidate.
• Collaborative working across all 11 schools in the trust
• Employee Benefits including Local Government Pension, Staff wellbeing (Employee Assistance Program) and staff retail discounts.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hawthorns Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 173 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- debbie.levick@schoolsworks.org
- Phone number
- 01903 946842
Hawthorns Primary school opened in 1977, originally as a First School for children aged 5 -8. In 2015, the school expanded to become a one-form entry primary school and in February 2024, Hawthorns became the 9th school to join Schoolsworks Academy Trust. The school also has its own nursery for children aged 2 -5. This provision feeds into the school and supports excellent transition and early learning experiences. This small one-form entry primary school lies in beautiful grounds where nature is abundant and so there are plenty of opportunities for children to take their learning outdoors and we actively encourage this. We are fortunate to have our own enclosed pond area and forest school site as well as a small field and separate playgrounds.
Arranging a visit to Hawthorns Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email debbie.levick@schoolsworks.org.
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