Teaching Assistant

Wardenparkprimary; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Haywards Heath is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils and deliver intervention programmes. The role offers 30 hours weekly and values experience with children. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a good understanding of behavior management techniques. This position is permanent during term time only, with a starting salary in line with Support Grade C.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Positive learning environment

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children within a mainstream class.
• Ability to deliver intervention programs.
• Versatile and adaptable to job demands.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access the curriculum.
• Deliver intervention programmes to groups.
• Maintain confidentiality and an optimistic attitude.

Skills

Experience with EYFS, KS1 or KS2

Good communication skills

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Behavior management techniques

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Warden Park Primary Academy

Start date: ASAP

Hours: 30 hours per week (including 2.5 hours of midday meals supervision)

Term: Term time only, permanent

Salary: Support grade C £24,796- £25,185 fte pro rata (actual starting salary £16,810.93- £17,074.66)

Job Overview: Warden Park Primary Academy is committed to providing high quality learning for all children and wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant. The post is for 30 hours per week, including 2 hours of midday meal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Have experience working with groups of children in EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Support pupils to access the curriculum within a mainstream class
• Deliver intervention programmes to groups of children
• Maintain an optimistic attitude and adapt to the demands of the job
• Demonstrate versatility, tact, commitment, and initiative
• Stay calm, listen, and value children’s views
• Work as part of a team and contribute to its development
• Maintain confidentiality
• Possess good basic literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE level or above, and excellent oral and written communication
• Have experience with behaviour management techniques

What We Offer

• Wonderful children who thrive in a high quality learning culture
• Skilled and friendly colleagues who strive to do the best for the children in their care
• A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other

We welcome applicants with previous experience and appropriate qualifications. If you are looking for a role that will challenge and test your skill set, please download further information and an application form from our website http://www.wardenparkprimary.co.uk. Email your completed application form to [e-mail].

For any questions on job specifics, please contact our school office on 01444 451264. Tours/visits are warmly encouraged and can also be arranged by ringing this number.

We advise applying promptly as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Warden Park Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing date: 9am Monday 8th December 2025 – Interview dates: TBC