Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Fixed‑term Teaching Assistant at Jessie Younghusband School, providing personalised support to pupils with additional needs (19 hrs/week).
Join the warm, welcoming community at Jessie Younghusband School in Chichester as a Teaching Assistant on a fixed‑term contract (up to March 2027). You will work alongside experienced staff to help children with additional needs access the curriculum, develop independence and achieve their best. The role offers professional development, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real impact on young lives.
Safeguarding Statement
Jessie Younghusband 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 hr@jys.org.uk
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
Application Attachments:
Application Form - Non Teaching
Fixed Term TA Job Description Recruitment Pack
Template Childcare Disqualification Self Declaration
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Responsibilities
- Caring, patient and positive attitude towards children.
- Experience or strong interest in supporting pupils with additional needs.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliability, flexibility and willingness to learn new approaches.
- Commitment to helping every child succeed.
- Basic understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Ability to follow instructions and work under the guidance of teachers.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Eligibility to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) are desirable.