About Us Bartons Primary School are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant in Early Years & Midday Meals Supervisor to join our friendly, welcoming primary school. We can offer you: A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other Delightful children who love their learning and behave well Colleagues who support each other and work as a very effective team Opportunities for professional development A happy and friendly working environment. Job Details Salary: Teaching Assistant: Grade 3 point 3-4 (£12.85-£13.05 per hour) Midday Meals Supervisor: Grade 2 point 2-3 (£13.65-£12.85 per hour) Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 Year Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm (with half an hour midday meals supervision per day). Term Time Only Location: Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis Interviews: Tuesday 18th November 2025 We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teaching assistant, with midday meals supervision, to join our successful team to start on 5th January 2026 on a fixed term for 1 year. This role will be specifically to support learning in Early Years and will include working with small groups and where necessary, assisting children with additional needs including some personal care. What You Need to Succeed The successful candidate will: Make a positive contribution to the ethos of our school Be motivated and enthusiastic Have high expectations of all pupils Be able to work successfully in a team as well as using own initiative Ideally have some relevant experience (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) Further Information Bartons 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 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@bartonsprimary.school Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 822056 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 SCHO01155. Job Reference: SCHO01155