Temporary Teaching Assistant
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5NW15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday 9:00 to 3:10 Grade 3 (Point 3-4) Up to 20 hours per week term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - 13th April 2026 to 25th March 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Grade 3 Point 3-4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Nyewood CE Infant School has an opportunity for a highly adaptable person with excellent communication and proven support skills to become part of our warm and welcoming Christian school.
We are looking for a very special person with a positive approach to behaviour management and willingness to support as part of the team. The role will primarily be working in Early Years. The post will be under the guidance and support of the Senior Leadership Team. You will work closely with the Early Years team, supporting all areas of the curriculum and will be part of a friendly and supportive team of teaching assistants.
Ideally, candidates should have experience in a school environment, working with children in the Early Years and/or Key Stage 1. A qualification at NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent would be an advantage. You will need to enjoy working collaboratively and have good communication and organisational skills. We are looking for somebody who is passionate about the post, has a flexible approach to work and is committed to meeting the needs of the pupils in our school.
The post is to start 13th April 2026 and on the completion of satisfactory recruitment processes. This position will initially be until 25th March 2027, this post is a maternity leave cover post and therefore, the end date is subject to change.
Please contact the Headteacher, Kate Miller, to express your interest in this post, in person or by email at head@nyewoodinf.co.uk
Closing date for an application is by 9am on Wednesday 25th February 2026.
Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd March 2026.
What the school offers its staff
Nyewood CE Infant School can offer:
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Opportunities to contribute whole-school initiatives including fundraising and net zero initiatives
Supportive and collaborative staff team
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Strong leadership with a clear Christian vision and values
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Positive school culture focused on wellbeing and inclusion
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives
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 Nyewood CofE Infant School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 270 pupils
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Nyewood CofE Infant School website
- Email address
- sbm@nyewoodinf.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01243 823283
Nyewood CE Infant School is an inclusive and popular school with a positive and caring Christian ethos. We are a member of the Bishop Luffa Learning Partnership and are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and creative staff with a sound understanding of the developmental needs of young children in EY and KS1 who will share in the continued development our ambitious Church of England School.
Arranging a visit to Nyewood CofE Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@nyewoodinf.co.uk.
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