Teaching Assistant

Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Short-term until Christmas 2026, with the opportunity to extend
Salary: £88–£100 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Location: Chichester Area

We are currently looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Chichester area, supporting pupils across Key Stage 1.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with younger children and is passionate about helping them develop their confidence, independence, and early learning skills.

The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher to provide classroom support, assist with learning activities, and help create a positive and engaging environment where every child feels encouraged to succeed.

The position is available for an immediate start and will initially run until Christmas 2026, with the opportunity to extend for the right candidate.

The school offers a friendly, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop a love of learning from an early age.

With a strong focus on positive relationships, personal development, and academic progress, the school prides itself on creating a supportive atmosphere where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated. Staff work closely together to ensure all children receive the support they need to flourish.

• Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to KS1 pupils.
• Assist children with early literacy, numeracy, and foundational learning skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation, and classroom engagement.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Support children with varying learning needs and abilities.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Create a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment.

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience within a primary school or KS1 setting is advantageous.
• A patient, caring, and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young children.
• A proactive and adaptable attitude.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

• Immediate start available.
• Short-term position until Christmas 2026, with the opportunity to extend.
• Competitive daily pay of £88–£100, dependent on experience.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday opportunity.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive primary school.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance.