Vacancy

Teaching Assistant

Job summary

Salary£24,404 pro rated
LocationHeron Way Primary School
AddressHeron Way
Websitewww.heronway.w-sussex.sch.uk
Emailoffice@heronway.org.uk
Telephone No01403261944
Required FromWednesday 3rd Sept 2025
ContractPermanent, Part-time, Term-time
27.5 hours per week

Job advertisement

Teaching Assistant

Salary: West Sussex Grade 3 Point 4
£24,404 Pro Rata
FTE: 0.747 (27.5 hours) Term Time Only
Contract Type: Permanent
Post: Teaching Assistant
Required: Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Would you consider yourself to be creative and enthusiastic?
Do you want to work in a unique environment surrounded by like minded/driven colleagues?
Do you want to be part of an outstanding school with the opportunity to develop your expertise surrounded by incredible children?

IF SO, HERON WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL MIGHT HAVE THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!

Thank you for expressing your interest in the post of a Teaching Assistant at Heron Way Primary School. We drive our curriculum through key values and expect all of our learners to be responsible, innovative and creative citizens. We are committed to providing an outstanding education for every individual child. In order to achieve this we ensure that our planning is responsive, creative and tailored to the needs and aspirations of our children. We believe firmly in providing children with a set of skills that will prepare them for a lifetime of opportunity.
We are looking to appoint someone to take on a role within our school and continue driving forward our agenda for excellence and continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who has:
• a desire to make a difference to the education of young children
• a desire to support teachers in implementing the National Curriculum/ Early Years framework
• an ability to work as part of a fantastic team
• an ability to support the needs of all children
• excellent communication skills

We are offering:
• enthusiastic, positive learners
• supportive staff, governors and parents
• an environment that encourages and supports outstanding teaching and learning
• a lovely school setting
• outstanding opportunities for professional development

The specific responsibilities of this post will take into account the school's needs, and the strengths, interests and experience of the successful applicant.

The Governors of Heron Way Primary School take the safety of our children very seriously. References will be taken up before a formal offer of appointment is made. The successful candidate will also be required to successfully obtain an enhanced DBS clearance and health check before starting the position.

For more information, our Heron Way Website can be found here: https://sites.google.com/hwlearningcloud.org/heron-way/home?pli=1

Tel: 01403 261944
Email: office@heronway.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd May 2025
Interviews: Thursday 8th May 2025


Posted Date:4 April 2025
Closing Date:2 May 2025
Interview Date:Thursday 8th May 2025

Further information

Application Form -TA.docx
TA Job Advert Sep 25.docx
TA Job Description and Person specification March 2025.pdf
safer recruitment additional sheet.doc

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