Teaching Assistant including Lunchtime Supervisor Role - Pound Hill Junior School

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a motivated, committed, creative, and caring TA to join our successful and friendly school starting September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with teachers to raise standards and help each pupil make good progress
• Working with individuals and groups of children both in and outside of the classroom, under the direction of a teacher or SENDCo
• Running intervention programmes for groups or individual children
• Supporting class teachers with classroom management issues such as setting up activities, clearing away materials, preparing resources, mounting and displaying children's work.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or similar qualification
• Experience of running intervention or support programmes
• Experience in supporting vulnerable children

Attributes

• Good English and numeracy skills
• Commitment to the inclusion and success of all children
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
• Flexibility and adaptability to the needs of the school and children

Benefits

• A happy and purposeful working environment with a strong ethos of rights and respect for each other
• Experienced and supportive colleagues
• Enthusiastic children who are happy, responsive and keen to learn
• Positive parents and Governors
• Professional development

Job Details

Salary: West Sussex Grade 3 or 4

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time, Term time plus 3 INSET days

Location: Crawley

Interviews: TBC

Further Information

Pound Hill Junior 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.