Teaching Assistant - Edward Bryant Primary School
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant
About Us
Edward Bryant School is a truly unique and special place and we take pride in the relationships we make with each other, parents, carers and in the wider community.
Our children are fortunate to belong to a caring and creative school where
everyone is valued and supported to flourish as they learn and grow.
We are a diverse community and our EBS values (Endeavour, Belong, Succeed) help us to work and play together as we engage with our rich and dynamic curriculum.
We are a large primary school with 3 forms of entry and 630 pupils in total; part of the
Schools works Academy Trust and the Felpham and Bognor locality group of schools, sharing in collaborative learning developments across the area.
In December 2022, we were judged to be GOOD with OUTSTANDING features by Ofsted.
Required: September 2026 or as soon as practicable
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 17.9 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks plus 5.8 weeks annual leave entitlement)
Salary: NJC Grade 3, SCP 3-4 ,£25,614 to £ 26,016 p.a. pro rata.
Actual starting salary: £10,437 p.a.
Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026
Interview Date: Friday 25th September 2026
We are looking for positive, caring and well-motivated teaching assistants to work within this friendly and supportive school. Both roles will involve classroom support, working with children on a one to one basis and in small class groups and will include break time and lunch time supervision. The successful candidates will work with children in EYFS, KS1 or KS2. For suitably qualified candidates, you will also have the opportunity to work at and be paid at a Higher Level Teaching Assistant grade for some of these hours.
Ideally you are already a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children in an educational setting or have other experience in working with children and are looking to progress your career in to education.
As a member of our team we can offer you:
- A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
- The chance to become part of a successful and developing team
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards.
- Excellent professional support and development opportunities.
- Support to achieve HLTA status if desired.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff discount portal
Edward Bryant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our
children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references,
qualifications, health and enhanced DBS checks. Edward Bryant School is part of the
Schools works Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career
development of all its staff.
Edward Bryant 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.
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