Teaching Assistant - Bourne Community College

About Us

Bourne Community College is a thriving mixed comprehensive secondary school for students aged 11–16, with approximately 700 students on roll. As a true community school, we pride ourselves on fostering strong, positive relationships—not only within our school, but also across the local and wider community. Respect is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud holders of the UNICEF Gold Award for Rights Respecting Schools, which underpins daily life for our students and staff.

We are incredibly proud of our young people and their achievements, both in the classroom and beyond. Our students excel through sport, enrichment opportunities and charitable work, demonstrating commitment, compassion and ambition. Our shared vision is to be the best version of ourselves, and we hold high expectations of both students and staff to ensure the highest quality education is delivered in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

As a fully inclusive school, we are committed to supporting every individual to develop and nurture the values, skills and attributes they need to succeed. Regardless of starting points or individual needs, we work tirelessly to ensure all students are empowered to become confident, respectful and successful learners—ready to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond.

Job Details

Salary: NJC Grade 4 Points 5-6

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Term time only plus Inset Days, 8.30am – 3.00pm to include lunch duties.

Location: Southbourne Emsworth

Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026, 9.00am

Interviews: w/c 5 October 2026

Early applications are welcomed, closing could be earlier should successful candidates be appointed.

Job Overview Teaching Assistant/s

Bourne Community College is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ learning and development across the school. Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will provide targeted assistance to individuals and groups, helping every child to thrive. You will join a supportive and friendly staff in the Inclusion team to make a real difference to the lives of young people in our community.

About You

Are you passionate about supporting young people and a belief in their potential? Do you want to make a difference to young people's lives? Do you have patience, a sense of humour and are you committed to lifelong learning?

If so come and join a team that is committed to ensuring the academic, personal and social development of all our students.

This is a permanent post required as soon as possible. Visits to the school are very welcome, please contact Mrs Menzies,[email removed]to arrange a visit.

Further Information

Bourne Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the application pack and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to [email removed]

CVs are not accepted.

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on [phone removed]

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

The reference number for this role is SCHO03043.