Job Description
Teaching Assistant needed for Oakfields Primary School, Horsham, term‑time role (30 hrs/week).
Join the friendly, community‑focused team at Oakfields Primary School in Horsham as a Teaching Assistant (Grade 3, term‑time only). Working 30 hours per week (8:50 am–3:20 pm with a half‑hour unpaid break), you will support classroom learning and provide 1:1 assistance, delivering intervention programmes under the Inclusion Lead and collaborating closely with colleagues and parents to enhance every child's educational experience. Part‑time hours may be considered for the right candidate.
We can offer:
- Wonderful, engaging children who love learning
- A supportive and collaborative team where everyone feels valued; team members are encouraged to contribute.
- Opportunities for training and sharing expertise across our federation
- A well-resourced school and learning environment
Safeguarding Statement
Oakfields Primary 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.
To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.
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 Office@OakfieldsPrimary.school
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
Application Attachments:
Application Form - Non Teaching
#LI-DNI
Responsibilities
- Support the class teacher with daily lesson delivery and classroom management.
- Provide one‑to‑one or small‑group assistance to pupils as directed.
- Implement targeted intervention programmes under the Inclusion Lead.
- Prepare and organise teaching resources and learning materials.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting observations to teachers.
- Assist with behaviour management strategies and promote a positive learning environment.
- Liaise with parents and carers to share pupil achievements and concerns.
- Contribute to administrative tasks such as attendance registers and record‑keeping.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
- Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure the welfare of all children.
Qualifications
- Minimum GCSEs (including English and Mathematics) or equivalent.
- Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3) preferred.
- Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required.
- Commitment to high standards of safeguarding and child protection.
- Organised, reliable, and punctual with a professional attitude.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing classroom needs.
- Enthusiasm for supporting inclusive education and diverse learners.
- Basic IT skills for record‑keeping and resource preparation.