St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School – Teaching Assistant “Learning to Love, Loving to Learn – Rooted in Christ” Salary: Grade 6 (Please note: salary will be pro rata for term time working) Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday Weeks: Term Time Only (39 weeks) Start Date: 1st September 2025 Contract Type: Permanent Location: St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 4QR At St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, we are a welcoming and inclusive Catholic community where every child is nurtured to reach their full potential. Rooted in Gospel values, our school is committed to love, learning, respect, and spiritual growth. We are looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to support high-quality teaching and learning across our school. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and contribute to the academic, social, and emotional development of our pupils, including those with additional needs. We are looking for someone who: • Has significant experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally across a range of age groups • Holds a relevant qualification (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) • Can support the planning and delivery of learning activities in collaboration with the class teacher • Is confident working with individuals, small groups and whole class settings • Is proactive and able to use their initiative to support pupil learning and wellbeing • Understands and implements behaviour management strategies positively and consistently • Has experience supporting children with SEND and is open to following advice from external agencies • Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills • Is caring, adaptable, and committed to inclusion • Will make a positive contribution to our school community and uphold our Catholic ethos We offer: • A warm and caring school environment • Enthusiastic and well-behaved children • A strong, supportive staff team • Ongoing professional development • A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing Diversity and Inclusion St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, or marital status. Safeguarding Statement St Robert Southwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, proof of right to work in the UK, and other pre-employment checks. Join us as we continue to build a learning community where every child is encouraged to thrive academically and spiritually. Closing date: Friday 27th June Interview date: Wednesday 2nd July