Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Petworth, West Sussex
Permanent Full-time term time only
40 hours per week
 
Our client is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school that nurtures academic excellence, sporting success and creative talent.  The 400-acre campus on the edge of the South Downs is an area of outstanding beauty. The Prep School is an integral part of the College, benefitting from the world class facilities and teaching that the College has; it also has its own buildings, playground, and outdoor creative classroom.
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Seaford Prep as a Teaching Assistant. A rewarding role supporting our teachers and students. assisting Reception to Year 4 classes. The role will also involve training and responsibility to look after a Year 2 child with type 1 diabetes for just over one quarter of the time on a one-to-one basis
 
You are patient, approachable and flexible, with a calm, proactive, and well organised work manner. You are energetic and work well as a team player adapting where necessary. An excellent communicator at all levels. Although the role does not require qualifications, a level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous. A first aid qualification or experience is desirable but not essential.  
 
Closing date:      12 noon Friday 26th September 2025
 
Disclosure and Barring Service & Enhanced Checks
NB: This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of our client's pre-employment checks. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, prohibition, media and other checks and references to our satisfaction.
 
For full details, please apply online or call 01227 780888