About Us
Our school has a long history in the village beginning in 1872. We still have the original Victorian School Building which are very proud of. Since this time our school has grown to meet the needs of the local community. Our school has a good reputation among the parents and village community and our Ofsted Inspection in February 2025 confirmed that:
"Upper Beeding Primary is a welcoming school. The warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils shine through the school. They reflect the school's values of teamwork, kindness, curiosity, and creativity. As a result, pupils are happy and safe. They are proud of their school and attend regularly".
We currently have 297 children on roll. Our children and their needs are at the very heart of all our decisions, and have created a learning environment in which individuals can excel. Our facilities include an extensive outdoor area and we encourage the children to play outside every day in most weathers. As a school, we pride ourselves on our welcoming and nurturing environment, and ensure that all pupils are supported to achieve well.
JOB DETAILS
Teaching Assistant with 1:2:1 – 30.5 hours per week, term time only - Temporary Contract
Salary in the range of grade G3 £24,796 to £25,185 p.a. pro-rata of full time equivalent
Approx. actual salary between £17,059.49 and £17,327.12
All Pay Scale points will be dependent on qualifications and experience
Job Details
Salary: Salary in the range of grade G3 £24,796 to £25,185 p.a. pro-rata of full time equivalent, approx £17,059-£17,327
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday's - 8:45am-3:15pm, Wednesday's - 8:45am-4:30pm.
Location: Upper Beeding Primary School
Interviews: Thursday 23rd October - time TBC
What You Need to Succeed
Qualities we are looking for in our Teaching Assistants:
An interest in and love of working with children
Natural patience, enthusiasm and empathy with children who have specific needs
Support individual children on a one-to-one basis and in a small group
Contribute towards ILP reviews, annual reviews and target setting as well as working as part of a team
The ability to enable all children, as individuals, to thrive in your care
Passion and initiative in delivering and supporting stimulating learning opportunities for children
Good communication and IT skills; be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with professionals
Have a positive approach and be flexible to the demands of the job
A team player as well as using your own initiative
Further Information
Upper Beeding 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. 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
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The reference number for this role is SCHO01044.
Job Reference: SCHO01044