Teaching Assistant - Oakfields Primary School

About the Role

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated team player who is passionate about children’s learning and making a difference? If so, this job is for you!

We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our friendly, community minded school, Oakfields Primary School. You will be working within the class or providing 1:! Support.

We can offer:

- Wonderful, engaging children who love learning

- A supportive and collaborative team where everyone feels valued; team members are encouraged to contribute.

- Opportunities for training and sharing expertise across our federation

- A well-resourced school and learning environment

You are encouraged to look round the school prior to submitting your application and we would be happy to arrange this. Please contact the school office on [phone removed].

Job Details

Salary: Grade 3 (£24,796-£25,185 PRO RATA)

Contract Type: Permanent Term Time Only

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week (8.50am – 3.20pm with 1/2 hour unpaid break)

Location: Oakfield Primary School, Horsham, RH12 4EA

What You Need to Succeed

We would like you to be:

- Ambitious and motivated to support and extend the learning opportunities for all our children.

- Be an excellent team player who has high expectations of themselves and others and is passionate about encouraging and stimulating children to achieve success.

- Be able to deliver intervention programmes under the direction of our Inclusion lead.

- Committed to working in partnership with colleagues and parents to promote excellent learning opportunities for all our children.

Further Information

Oakfields Primary School 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 job description 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]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us.

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 SCHO03069.