Teaching Assistant - Amberley CofE Primary School

Our school is a warm, caring and inclusive environment where our core values of respect, kindness, teamwork, honesty and positivity are promoted and demonstrated in all areas of school life. The setting is convivial where we work together for the benefit of the children and each other with cheerfulness and determination.

As part of the Arun Villages Federation, we work together closely with colleagues at St. James CE Primary School which allows for collaborative working with a wider team. Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development are available, and we actively support staff to seek professional and personal development within their role.

Amberley CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who values each child as an individual and would value working with a committed and enthusiastic team. The successful candidate will have a positive, child-centred approach and have a propensity to be flexible.

The position would offer the candidate the opportunity to support teachers across all age ranges in our mixed-year classes, including supporting individual or small groups of children within a classroom environment, supporting children with specific needs on a 1:1 basis outside the classroom and supporting with lunchtime duties.

We are looking for someone who:

Forms excellent relationships with children, parents/carers and staff;

Is imaginative, enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking;

Has high expectations of children’s achievement and will play a key role in raising standards;

Can inspire and motivate children;

Is sympathetic and supportive of the Christian ethos.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to contact the school via email to enquire about the position. We would also very much encourage you to visit our website to find out about the school: https://www.amberleyschool.com/