About Us
Teaching Assistant Vacancy
Join Our Dedicated and Supportive Team at St Andrew’s CE Primary School!
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Do you thrive as part of a caring and collaborative team? If so, we would love to hear from you!
About Us
"St Andrew’s Primary School provides a Good quality of education and serves its local community exceptionally well. Parents say their children feel safe and valued in this happy and nurturing school.” – Ofsted 2022
"Staff feel proud to work at the school and believe it is going from ‘strength to strength.’ They appreciate that leaders are committed to growing their skills, including opportunities for further qualifications.” – SIAMs 2022
At St Andrew’s, we are more than just a school—we’re a close-knit and inclusive community, affectionately known as ‘Team St Andrew’s.’ We have 210 wonderful children, a committed staff team, and a strong Christian ethos that underpins everything we do. Our pupils are enthusiastic, curious, and kind—and they deserve the very best start in life.
We have a strong reputation for inclusion, with excellent provision for all children, including children with SEND. Our skilled inclusion team and nurturing staff ensure every child is supported, achieves well and is celebrated.
Job Details
The Role
Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant
Location: St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Weald Drive, Crawley, RH10 6NU
(Just 30 minutes from the A27/A23 junction near Brighton)
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only
1. Includes30 minutes of Midday Meals (MDM) supervision duties
2. Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications (NJC Scale 3 - 4)
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team, supporting teaching and learning across the school, which may at times include working in our brand-new nursery opening in September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and be part of an exciting new chapter for our school.
Join Us!
We would love to welcome you for a visit so you can see our vibrant and nurturing school in action. Please call 01293 529006 to arrange a visit with Mrs Wise.
📌 Application Process
When applying, please ensure your supporting statement clearly addresses the person specification.
📅 Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday 13th May 2025
📅 Interview Date: Friday 16th May 2025
Applications can be submitted via email to sbm@stap.school or posted to the school office. Application packs are available from our website or by contacting the school directly.
What You Need to Succeed
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
✅ Passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing
✅ Positive, proactive, and a great team player
✅ Experienced in Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 (preferred, but not essential)
✅ Committed to inclusive education for all children
✅ Supportive of our school’s Christian values and ethos