Teaching Assistant - The Weald School

The Weald School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive with around 1,800 students. This includes a thriving Sixth Form of about 300 students. Our students are at the heart of all that we do. The Weald is a warm, friendly and vibrant school at the centre of the community with a wonderful family feel, where each student is known and cared for. Students are well behaved, have a very positive attitude and enjoy coming to school. There are excellent relationships between staff and students. We believe that all our students have the potential for excellence. We work towards this by having high expectations of students and staff, by continually raising aspirations and by promoting our students’ self-belief alongside strong moral values.

Hours: 27 hours and 30 mins per week, term time only Grade 4 Points 5-6 (£26,427 - £26,847 pa FTE) Actual salary: £16,544 - £16,807 per annum Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2028

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Inclusion Department. The successful candidate will need to be well qualified as they will be supporting students in a range of different key stages and curriculum areas. Good literacy skills and numeracy are essential.

The closing date for applications is 10am Monday 14th July 2025. Interviews will be held shortly after this date.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

Be patient and adaptable, with strong communication skills.

The Weald 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.

This 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.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive and welcoming environment for all.