Primary Teaching Assistant
Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Primary Department
School Name: St Anthony’s School
School Website: St. Anthony's School
Salary: Salary Range: Grade 5 Pro rata (Actual Salary: £18,460.44)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday – Term Time Only
Working Hours: 30 hours per week (8.30 am to 3.00 pm)
Location: Woodlands Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5PA
Advert Closing Date:18/11/2026
Interview Date:01/12/2026
About Us
St. Anthony’s is an outstanding special school that caters for pupils aged 4-16 years with complex learning needs. The school is highly regarded in the community. Currently the school is one of the lead schools in ‘Novio’ which is part of the West Sussex SEN hub initiative supporting pupils with SEND in mainstream education.
What you Need to Succeed:
We are seeking enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistants to support students’ learning. The Teaching Assistant will work alongside staff in the Secondary Department to support pupils with complex needs in the classroom, in small groups and on an individual basis. An interest and/or experience in working with Autism would be desirable. They will also undertake a range of administrative tasks that support the teaching and learning within the school. In their application, candidates should indicate their areas of curriculum interest.
We can offer you:
A supportive team with a passion for continuous improvement
A commitment to professional development
A collaborative working environment
We are looking for someone who:
Is able to work effectively with challenging and vulnerable young people
Is passionate about personalised learning
Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Shares and delivers our vision to be an outstanding school
Is adaptable and willing to learn
Works hard and is self-motivated
If you would like to join us on our journey and have access to career prospects through our school, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
We are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and medical clearance.
Further details and an application form can be obtained via the St Anthony’s School website.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Helen Court on 01243 785965 or email
Due to the continued growth of our school, we are always keen to hear from enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants. As a result, suitable applicants may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged noting that the advertised closing date remains in place
To find out more about the school, view our web site at: St. Anthony's School
The above posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Further Information/Safeguarding Statement:
St Anthony’s 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.
How to Apply:
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to recruitment@st-ants.org
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school office directly on 01243 785965 or at recruitment@st-ants.org
Application Attachments:
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Salary range
- £18,460.44 per year