Teaching Assistant

We are currently recruiting for additional Teaching Assistants following the expansion of the number of our classes from September 2026. Teaching Assistants form an important part of our staff team, working together to support pupils with their learning.

We are looking for individuals with some of the following skills, knowledge and experience:
• able to employ a wide variety of communication strategies
• experienced in providing personal care
• experienced in supporting people with mental health issues
• experienced in supporting people with social and emotional barriers to learning
• able to engage and motivate students
• flexibility to work across the whole college as required
• excellent organisational skills
• able to use initiative and work effectively in a team

A programme of support and training will be offered.

Applicants who are invited to interview will also be observed working with students.

Safeguarding Statement

Oak Grove College 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

NOTE TO CANDIDATES Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the school processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.

Please 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 [email protected]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

Teaching Assistant Candidate Information Pack

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Responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

To work with Teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning.

Providing learning support to students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. Students may have a range of moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behaviour, social, communication, sensory or physical difficulties.

The post holder will provide support to the College in a range of duties.

Key Duties:

• Take part in developing and maintaining resources to assist in teaching.
• Under the direction of class teachers, following agreed lesson plans, assist with the teaching and learning of individuals/ groups of pupils, using support strategies appropriate to the needs of pupils, providing feedback and liaising with colleagues over problems.
• Prepare, develop, maintain and deploy appropriate learning aids, materials and equipment, including IT, to assist in teaching under the direction of the Teacher.
• Support the teacher in the monitoring, recording and assessment of pupil progress, arranging and contributing to specialist assessments as required. Ensure there are detailed and reliable records of individual’s progress. Assist teachers/line managers in the evaluation and revision of lessons and work programmes for individuals and groups of pupils.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher.
• Contribute to the development of a purposeful working atmosphere and implement and monitor the school’s behaviour and any related policies and procedures. Administer and invigilate tests and examinations as directed.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Co-ordinate, initiate and develop liaison with parents, carers and outside agencies, ensuring effective communication throughout.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals, as necessary, including educational psychologists, health professionals, and education welfare officers, to meet the personal and educational needs of individual pupils.
• Support specific projects or activities as well as whole school events as required.
• Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes.
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating as well as help with social, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the appropriate person. Physically assist pupils in activities including lifting/hoisting where mobility is an issue.
• Take part in swimming lessons.
• Administer medication and regular medical procedures in accordance with agreed plan under the direction and training from the healthcare professional.
• Undertake delegated health duties for students when requested, with relevant training given to support you in enabling students to access education safely.
• Escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.
• Maintain/update confidential pupil records.
• Break time supervision including facilitating games and activities.
• Advise and assist pupils in the use and deployment of complex personal learning aides and equipment.
• Provide Clerical support to the teacher.
• Ability to work across the school as required, including allocation to other teaching teams and departments.
• Attend relevant training courses and meetings.
• Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures.
• Any other reasonable direction from the Headteacher.