About Us
Downlands Community School is a thriving, inclusive and ambitious school committed to taking every pupil beyond their lived experience. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive Learning Support Department. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping pupils with additional needs access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
Job Details
Teaching Assistant
27 hours 10 minutes per week08:50 – 15:05 including unpaid breaksFortnightly one hour after‑school meeting5 days per week, term time only(Full time preferred, but part time considered)Grade 4 point 5 – £15,821.45 actual annual starting salary (for days and hours worked)Start date: As soon as possible11 – 16, mixed, NOR – 1250
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils with additional learning needs to ensure full access to the curriculum
- Provide in‑class and out‑of‑class support for individual pupils or small groups, under the guidance of teaching staff and SENDCo
- Assist pupils with literacy and numeracy skills
- Clarify instructions and support pupils with recording information and completing homework
- Motivate pupils to remain on task and engaged in their learning
Teaching Assistants are valued members of our school community. If you are passionate about supporting young people and working as part of a collaborative and caring team, we would welcome your application. Join a school where every child — and every member of staff — can thrive.
This 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. Shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. This is not part of the short listing process itself, and you will get a chance to address any issues of concern that some up during the search, at interview. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 26th June 2026.
How to Apply
Further details, application forms can be downloaded from our website https://www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk under “Vacancies”.
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 SCHO02666.
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