Teaching Assistant 

Location: Chichester
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Maths Focus – Upper Key Stage 2)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30 (Term Time Only)

A beautiful countryside primary school in Chichester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant with a maths focus to support pupils in Upper Key Stage 2. This role is ideal for a candidate with a maths degree or experience working with the KS2 or KS3/KS4 curriculum, who is passionate about helping children develop strong numeracy skills and gain confidence in their learning.

In this role, you will work closely with teachers to deliver small-group interventions and one-to-one support, helping pupils bridge gaps in their mathematical understanding and achieve their potential. You will play a vital role in making maths accessible, engaging, and enjoyable, ensuring that pupils develop problem-solving skills that will serve them throughout their education. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and inspiring learning environment where you can make a real impact on children’s progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group maths interventions for pupils in Upper Key Stage 2
• Assist in delivering and adapting maths lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Support pupils in developing numeracy skills, problem-solving abilities, and confidence in maths
• Work collaboratively with class teachers to track progress and provide targeted support
• Help create a positive and engaging learning environment, making maths enjoyable for all learners
• Follow the school’s safeguarding and behavioural policies at all times

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• A maths degree or experience working with the KS2 or KS3/KS4 curriculum
• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one
• A patient, supportive, and engaging approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• The ability to be adaptable, remain calm in challenging situations, and respond to pupils’ needs
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies

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.*