Temporary Teaching Assistant with Midday Meals Supervisor Duties
Job Description
Temporary Teaching Assistant with Midday Meal Supervisor Duties
Term time only (38 weeks plus 5 Inset Days) 8.30am – 3.15pm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary for one academic year initially
School Name: Eastergate CE Primary
School Website: https://www.eastergateprimaryschool.uk
Salary:
Teaching Assistant: Grade 3 SCP 3-4 (£24796 to £25185 p.a. pro rata) 25 hours per week
Midday Meals Supervisor: Grade 2 (£24413 to £24796 p.a. pro rata) 5 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary for one academic year initially
Working Pattern: Term Time only (38 weeks plus 5 Inset Days)
Working Hours: 30 hours per week 8:30a.m – 3:15pm
Location: Eastergate CE Primary School
Advert Closing Date:17/11/2026
Interview Date:24/11/2026
Eastergate CE Primary School is a warm, welcoming, caring and inclusive environment where our core values of hope, endurance, trust, compassion, creativity and forgiveness are promoted and demonstrated in all areas of school life. We are an inclusive, one-form entry school where we all ‘Learn Grow and Achieve Together in God’s Love’.
Our busy, nurturing school is looking for a highly motivated full-time inclusion teaching assistant to support in Early Years and KS1. We are looking to recruit an individual who can provide support for small groups of children or for children with an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) or children who are in the process of being assessed. Experience of working with vulnerable children and those with SEND would be an advantage. You will need to have strong Maths and English skills, GCSE grade C or equivalent, IT skills and an NVQ of Level 2 or above in a relevant course. An understanding of neurodivergence and a willingness to be educated further in this area, developing knowledge and practice through supporting individuals with a variety of SEND needs.
About Us
Eastergate CE Primary School is a warm, welcoming, caring and inclusive environment where our core values of hope, endurance, trust, compassion, creativity and forgiveness are promoted and demonstrated in all areas of school life. We are an inclusive, one-form entry school where we all ‘Learn Grow and Achieve Together in God’s Love’.
What you Need To Succeed:
You will need to have strong Maths and English skills, GCSE grade C or equivalent, IT skills and an NVQ of Level 2 or above in a relevant course. An understanding of neurodivergence and a willingness to be educated further in this area, developing knowledge and practice through supporting individuals with a variety of SEND needs.
We are looking for candidates:
Who are passionate and enthusiastic about working with children, particularly children with special educational needs, and developing their learning
With the ability to support children on a 1:1 basis and in smaller groups
Who are keen to work as part of team but also show good initiative to plan and lead learning
With good communication skills with children with additional needs, parents/carers, other staff and professionals
Who are positive and flexible
Who could have previous experience of working in a primary school and / or working with children, who have a special need or disability
Who can support our Christian ethos and values.
Safeguarding Statement
Eastergate CE Primary School 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 sbm@eastergate.w-sussex.sch.uk
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly on 01243 542297 or atsbm@eastergate.w-sussex.sch.uk
Application Attachments:
Application Form - Non Teaching
#LI-DNI
Qualifications
Essential:
- GCSE maths and English or equivalent
- An NVQ L2 OR L3 in some field of education or care environment is an essential
- IT skills
Desirable:
- A commitment to the process of ongoing professional development
- A current First Aid qualification in order to provide first aid to pupils or willingness to undertake training as appropriate
- Experience in working with pupils with SEND – in particular neurodiversity
- A particular skill or talent which can be used to enhance the learning experiences of pupils
Salary range
- £24,413 - £25,185 per year