Teaching Assistant

Westvale Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant on a permanent, term-time only basis (8.15am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role supporting pupils to thrive, working alongside teachers to create a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every child can succeed.

We would love to hear from you if:

• You are genuinely passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• You are able to build positive, caring relationships and communicate with warmth and confidence.
• You enjoy working as part of a friendly, supportive team.
• You are patient, adaptable and bring a calm, positive approach to everyday tasks.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of Family, Curiosity, Gratitude, Responsibility, Diversity and Excellence at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD.
• Two week half term.
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment.
• A skilled and committed SLT devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff.
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way.
• Enhanced paternity leave,in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books.
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme – access to free and confidential advice, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high‑street shops and health and well‑being support.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4‑9 (A‑C) or equivalent – essential.
• NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants, in Childcare or in Playwork, or equivalent – desirable.
• GCSE level 4, or above, in English and Maths, or equivalent – essential.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Able to motivate pupils to learn – essential.
• Able to assist with the organisation of the learning environment – essential.
• Good oral and written communication skills – essential.
• Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to – essential.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening skills – essential.
• Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies – essential.
• Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance, and support with learning tasks, individually to the pupils’ needs – essential.
• Ability to create and maintain high‑quality and accurate records – essential.
• Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines – essential.
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team – essential.
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner – essential.
• Ability to carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils’ knowledge, understanding, and skills.
• Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements towards self‑reliance that are appropriate to the age and development stage of the pupils.
• Ability to monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and, where appropriate, modify and/or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcome.

Experience

• Experience of establishing positive relationships with children and/or young people – essential.
• Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils, to reinforce self‑esteem – essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience of using IT to support pupils in the classroom.
• Experience of working successfully as part of a team – essential.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining health, safety, and security of yourself and others – essential.

Key Role Information

• Job type: Part Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing date: 08/07/2026 00:00
• Start date: 1 September 2026
• Contract term: TTO – Term time only
• Pay grade: Support Pay Scale – West Sussex | SCP5 – SCP6

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