Teaching Assistant – Maidenbower Junior School

Company: West Sussex County Council
Apply for the Teaching Assistant – Maidenbower Junior School
Location: Crawley
Job Description:

Maidenbower Junior School (MJS) is a large five-form entry junior school in Crawley. At MJS we welcome all pupils into a supportive and inclusive community aimed at fulfilling potential. Pupils tell us that they are part of a safe and nurturing team where our incredible facilities help create exciting opportunities. Shared high expectations, an inspiring curriculum and the need to have fun combine to create high outcomes and memorable moments. We listen closely to our pupils and our school values – respect, responsibility, resilience, tolerance, curiosity and growth – underpin school life, preparing pupils for the next part of their journey. We work hard together, we reflect together and we celebrate together.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-4, Pro RataContract Type: Permanent, Term Time OnlyWorking Pattern: 8:30am to 3:15pm, Monday to FridayLocation: Maidenbower Junior SchoolInterviews: Tuesday 21st July

We can offer:

  • An attractive, happy and purposeful working environment with a strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other.
  • Being part of large teams enables lots of support from skilled and experienced colleagues.
  • Delightful children who are happy, responsive and keen to learn.
  • A range of professional development and leadership opportunities.
  • Supportive parents and Governors.

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for someone to join us on our learning journey where we strive to continue to improve and inspire. The role will largely be supporting pupils with special educational needs on a 1:1 or small group basis, although may also be whole class support. Working hours are term-time only and the role includes lunchtime supervision responsibilities.

Visits are strongly recommended so you are able to see our impressive school environment and delightful pupils.

We encourage you to visit our school to see us at work and to meet the children and staff. Please call 01293 883758 or email recruitment@maidenbowerjunior.co.uk to make an appointment.

Further Information

Maidenbower Junior 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.

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Posted: July 16th, 2026