High Needs Teaching Assistant

The Local Governing Committee is seeking to appoint a High Needs Teaching Assistant to work with specific children who have additional needs. We are seeking an individual to join our team, who is committed to helping children progress and gain independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted support to pupils with a range of additional needs, both in class and in small group or individual sessions.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to implement personalised learning plans and interventions.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and language development, fostering confidence and independence.
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
• Promote an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive classroom environment in line with the school's Catholic ethos.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, contributing to assessments and reviews as required.
• Support the wider life of the school community, including participation in liturgies, assemblies, and school events.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience of working with children with additional needs and/or EAL.
• Will demonstrate patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Has high expectations of children's behaviour and attainment.
• Will work effectively as part of a team and use initiative when required.
• Will be committed to upholding and promoting the Catholic values and mission of the school.

We offer:

• A supportive and caring school community with a strong Catholic ethos.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

The school has been praised in its Ofsted report for the care and attention it provides for children with additional needs and English as an additional language, so that they can take part in the full range of learning. This post will involve day-to-day class support as well as delivering bespoke additional support for each individual child, including speech and language programmes.

If you would like to be considered for this post, please return your completed CES application and related forms to Mrs G Irvine, Headteacher, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cobden Road, Worthing. BN11 4B. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to arrange a suitable time.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Wednesday 25th June 2025, with interviews expected to be on Monday 7th July 2025.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment including online presence checks. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks. An online presence search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.