Teaching Assistant

Location: Chichester
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30 (Term Time Only)

A vibrant and welcoming primary school in Chichester is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team, providing invaluable support to both pupils and teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young learners, helping them build confidence, develop key skills, and engage with the curriculum in a way that suits their individual learning styles. No two days will be the same, and you will play a crucial role in shaping a positive and enriching school experience for the children you support.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work both one-to-one and in small groups, ensuring that all pupils, including those with additional needs, receive the attention and guidance they need to thrive. You will be assisting the class teacher in delivering lessons, adapting materials where needed, and providing structured interventions to help children progress academically and socially. The ideal candidate will have a nurturing approach, be able to adapt to different learning needs, and be confident working across different year groups when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils, assisting with learning activities
• Work closely with the class teacher to adapt and deliver lessons in a way that supports all learners
• Help children develop confidence, independence, and a love for learning
• Assist with classroom management and create a positive learning environment
• Support children with additional needs, helping them engage with the curriculum
• Follow the school’s safeguarding and behavioural policies at all times

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs or different learning styles
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• The ability to be adaptable, remain calm in challenging situations, and respond to the needs of pupils
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies
• Qualifications relating to education, SEN, counselling, or psychology are not essential but will be looked upon favourably

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further apply now!

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*