Teaching Assistant
Kingsham Primary School, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8BNDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 January 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: 32 hours per week (8:30 - 15:25 Mon-Fri with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
Contract type
- Fixed term - until 31 August 2026
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,795.86 to £25,583.28
Actual salary
- £17,674.80 to £17,952.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
School staff know that no two days are the same and that no two children are the same either. Supporting a wide range of learning activities, you will support the Class Teacher to ensure a safe environment, prepare resources, and in developing independent thinking and promoting excellent behaviour for learning. This may include supporting learners on a one-to-one or small group basis. This post will also include lunchtime supervision.
Experience of working with young people in an educational setting is desirable but we would also welcome applications who may wish to train or embark on a new, exciting career. If you have transferable skills and are passionate about education; committed to making a difference and have the know-how and skills to support learners; if you are able to balance care and support with challenge, rules and high expectations, we want to hear from you now!
Principal Accountabilities:
1. In liaison with, and under the guidance of the Class Teacher and following best practice, appropriately support pupils on an individual or small group basis to understand instructions, and complete activities, encouraging and developing independent learning and inclusion of all pupils to ensure progression and continuity.
2. Assist with reading, word and number games, science and art and craft activities to support learning outcomes using the teachers planned teaching and learning method. This should include supporting pupils using ICT and the promotion of IT as a tool to enable learning.
3. Take responsibility for the classroom, preparing and clearing away materials and resources as required, and creating a positive visual impact that supports a learning environment in which pupils can excel and in which they can learn in a safe environment.
4. Contribute to the pupil’s development and their physical and mental wellbeing, promoting and instilling appropriate behaviors, and keeping pupils on task, using Academy best practice and procedures to achieve this.
5. Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, generally providing pupils with positive feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain pupils’ efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem; report problems to the teacher, or as appropriate and in-line with Academy policy and procedures, such as health and safety, child protection, behavior management.
6. As directed by your line manager, monitor pupils’ responses to learning and feedback to the teacher on pupils’ progress and record basic pupil data in line with Academy procedure.
7. Assist in play-time supervision including facilitating games and activities, encouraging and promoting independence for pupil development as appropriate, and dependent on year group, assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene
8. Support the learning of children, including implementing intervention programmes, in order to meet targets as required by the Special Educational needs and disability Code of Practice and as identified on the pupil’s plan, including completing the appropriate paperwork.
9. Assist with special activities and extracurricular activities across the Academy, such as sports days, plays, concerts, open days, day trips, and educational visits.
10. Provide general administrative support as required and directed by your line manager.
11. Attend meetings and training sessions as required and agreed with your line manager.
What the school offers its staff
The University of Chichester Academy Trust
You will be part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, which 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.
- Directly linked with the University of Chichester, sharing an ethos of excellence and lifelong learning.
- Coaching and mentoring to support your career journey.
- Workshops, seminars and conferences to help you enhance your skills.
- Personalised Development Plans that align with your goals.
- Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
- Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Kingsham Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 277 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingsham Primary School website
- Email address
- UNICATRecruitment@chi.ac.uk
Kingsham Primary School is set in spacious grounds close to the centre of Chichester. The school has a strong sense of community for the 300 pupils with a set of shared values which underpin the life of the school and drive the curriculum. Our vision is to be an aspirational and inclusive community school where children are continually inspired, enjoy learning, thrive and achieve success.
Arranging a visit to Kingsham Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email UNICATRecruitment@chi.ac.uk.
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