Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0e7d0bb0-6e33-4054-b57c-98002ef4bb11 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Oak Tree Primary School, we’re looking for a caring, motivated, and enthusiastic
Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. You’ll bring a genuine passion for helping
children learn, grow, and succeed, along with the confidence to support teaching and
learning across the classroom. We’re seeking someone who is organised, patient, and
positive — a true team player who can build strong relationships, use initiative, and model
the values that make our school such a special place to learn and work.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience supporting or working with childrenin a school or similar environment.
- Able to engage pupils positively and adaptsupport to meet individual needs.
- Skilled in organising time and tasks effectively,even under pressure.
- Strong communication skills and the ability tobuild positive relationships.
What the school offers its staff
- Virtual Doctor Service – 24/7 GP access with onlineconsultations from home or work.
- Save money with discounts on food shopping, gyms,cinemas, holidays, and more from over 9,000 top brands.
- Counselling & Wellbeing Support – Confidential help whenyou need it.
- Legal & Medical Advice Lines – Expert guidance at yourfingertips.
- Family Cover Included – Children under 18 at no extra cost.
- High investment to develop our people
- Free onsite parking
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
At Oak Tree Primary School, we’re looking for a caring, motivated, and enthusiastic
Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. You’ll bring a genuine passion for helping
children learn, grow, and succeed, along with the confidence to support teaching and
learning across the classroom. We’re seeking someone who is organised, patient, and
positive — a true team player who can build strong relationships, use initiative, and model
the values that make our school such a special place to learn and work.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience supporting or working with childrenin a school or similar environment.
- Able to engage pupils positively and adaptsupport to meet individual needs.
- Skilled in organising time and tasks effectively,even under pressure.
- Strong communication skills and the ability tobuild positive relationships.
What the school offers its staff
- Virtual Doctor Service – 24/7 GP access with onlineconsultations from home or work.
- Save money with discounts on food shopping, gyms,cinemas, holidays, and more from over 9,000 top brands.
- Counselling & Wellbeing Support – Confidential help whenyou need it.
- Legal & Medical Advice Lines – Expert guidance at yourfingertips.
- Family Cover Included – Children under 18 at no extra cost.
- High investment to develop our people
- Free onsite parking
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.