Temporary Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5NW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3ad82f6a-d404-44d3-96bc-211716d645ff |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Nyewood CE Infant School has an opportunity for a highly adaptable person with excellent communication and proven support skills to become part of our warm and welcoming Christian school.
We are looking for a very special person with a positive approach to behaviour management and willingness to support as part of the team. The role will primarily be working in Early Years. The post will be under the guidance and support of the Senior Leadership Team. You will work closely with the Early Years team, supporting all areas of the curriculum and will be part of a friendly and supportive team of teaching assistants.
Ideally, candidates should have experience in a school environment, working with children in the Early Years and/or Key Stage 1. A qualification at NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent would be an advantage. You will need to enjoy working collaboratively and have good communication and organisational skills. We are looking for somebody who is passionate about the post, has a flexible approach to work and is committed to meeting the needs of the pupils in our school.
The post is to start 13th April 2026 and on the completion of satisfactory recruitment processes. This position will initially be until 25th March 2027, this post is a maternity leave cover post and therefore, the end date is subject to change.
Please contact the Headteacher, Kate Miller, to express your interest in this post, in person or by email at head@nyewoodinf.co.uk
Closing date for an application is by 9am on Wednesday 25th February 2026.
Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd March 2026.
What the school offers its staff
Nyewood CE Infant School can offer:
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute whole-school initiatives including fundraising and net zero initiatives
• Supportive and collaborative staff team
• Strong leadership with a clear Christian vision and values
• Positive school culture focused on wellbeing and inclusion
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives
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.
Nyewood CE Infant School has an opportunity for a highly adaptable person with excellent communication and proven support skills to become part of our warm and welcoming Christian school.
We are looking for a very special person with a positive approach to behaviour management and willingness to support as part of the team. The role will primarily be working in Early Years. The post will be under the guidance and support of the Senior Leadership Team. You will work closely with the Early Years team, supporting all areas of the curriculum and will be part of a friendly and supportive team of teaching assistants.
Ideally, candidates should have experience in a school environment, working with children in the Early Years and/or Key Stage 1. A qualification at NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent would be an advantage. You will need to enjoy working collaboratively and have good communication and organisational skills. We are looking for somebody who is passionate about the post, has a flexible approach to work and is committed to meeting the needs of the pupils in our school.
The post is to start 13th April 2026 and on the completion of satisfactory recruitment processes. This position will initially be until 25th March 2027, this post is a maternity leave cover post and therefore, the end date is subject to change.
Please contact the Headteacher, Kate Miller, to express your interest in this post, in person or by email at head@nyewoodinf.co.uk
Closing date for an application is by 9am on Wednesday 25th February 2026.
Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd March 2026.
What the school offers its staff
Nyewood CE Infant School can offer:
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute whole-school initiatives including fundraising and net zero initiatives
• Supportive and collaborative staff team
• Strong leadership with a clear Christian vision and values
• Positive school culture focused on wellbeing and inclusion
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives
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.