Teaching Assistant - St Peter's Catholic Primary Academy

About Us

We are looking for an experienced full time Teaching Assistant to join our team. We require someone special who is committed to helping our children to succeed and wants to be a part of our journey as a good school.

• Has experience of working with children in either key stage.
• Can help inspire and motivate our pupils.
• Has a flexible approach to work.
• Is enthusiastic, caring and motivated.
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Has experience of working with children with a special educational need.

• A friendly and calm learning environment.
• Happy, co-operative children.
• Highly motivated colleagues and Governors.
• Enthusiastic parental support.

Empathy with our aims and ethos as a Catholic school is essential but you do not have to be a Catholic. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check is required for successful applicants.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For more information, to arrange a visit or request an application pack please contact Liz Matthews in the school office on or email

Applications must be made on Catholic Education Service application forms. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date for applications:
Friday 3rd July 2026
Interview Date:
Thursday 9th July 202

St Peter's Catholic Primary Academy 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.

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 SCHO
02672.