Teaching and Learning Support Assistant - Bishop Tufnell School
About Us
Bishop Tufnell is on a journey to excellence, and we are seeking to appoint a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join us on this journey.
The role is 16 hours per week, term time only, to start in October/November 2026. We are looking to recruit an individual who can provide support for children with an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) or are in the process of receiving an EHCP. Experience of working with vulnerable children and those with SEND would be an advantage. The hours are flexible and please state on your application your desired working days and hours. The position is initially being offered on a fixed term contract to July 2027.
We can offer:
• a welcoming, friendly team who are committed to nurturing every child
• a commitment to inclusion and collaboration
• a commitment to training, policies and approaches that are grounded in latest research and best practice
• a school where we seek to find a ‘creative yes’, rather than a ‘no’ to ideas and innovation
• an exciting opportunity to join a school on a journey to excellence
• a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing, making decisions through the lens of what is ‘manageable and meaningful’.
Job Details
Salary: NJC Grade 4
Contract Type: Fixed term contract to July 2027
Working Pattern: Part Time (16 hours per week), Term time only
Location: Felpham, Bognor Regis
Interviews: Thursday 1st October 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday – hours are flexible, please state your preference when applying (16 hours per week)
Job Purpose: To work under the direction of the class teacher as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning. Providing specialist assistance to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with an EHCP.
Key Roles:
- Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of the children in the class including pupils with SEN.
- Monitor pupils conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve complex or challenging issues.
- Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including in the classroom, playground and dining areas.
- Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities.
- Work with pupils not working to normal timetable.
- Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities.
- Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist or care professional.
- Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating as well as helping with social, welfare and health matters.
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the School and may be reasonably expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the levels of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
What You Need to Succeed
We are looking for someone who:
• values children as individuals and looks for the best in every child every day.
• can make learning fun and engaging, fostering our belief that everyone can succeed.
• is optimistic and has a ‘can do’ attitude in all aspects of school life.
• has a commitment to high standards and is well organised.
• believes that you can really make a difference to children’s lives
• is reflective, always seeking to develop their practice
• is willing to contribute to the development and wider life of our school
• will work collaboratively to see our children flourish
A full personal specification is attached.
Further Information
Bishop Tufnell 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
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form 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 sbm@tufnell.org
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 584412.
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 SCHO03086.