Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk are seeking an experienced Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant for a Year 3 class in Midhurst

Starting: January 2026 - July 2026

Pay: £85-£92

Hours: 08:00 - 15:30

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant seeking a new role? Do you have experience working with children in an educational environment? Would you like to make a huge difference to the beginning of a child’s school life?

This is in a school which is a “Good” school in the Midhurst area. The class has a high percentage of SEND children and would need someone that can support with empathy, patience and resilience. A knowledge of the KS1 curriculum would be advantageous. This is a rural school and the ability to drive is essential.

About the school:

• Smaller than average with some mixed classes and some 1 form entry classes 
• A real focus of community links and forging supportive relationships with parents and carers
• Children feel seen, heard and recognised for their uniqueness
• A close knit and supportive team and SLT
• Ofsted recognised “Good” school

Job Description:

• Working within a Year 3 class
• Working with a high percentage of SEND such as Autism, SEMH and ADHD
• Supporting whole class with Guided Reading, Maths and English, phonics and general classroom support
• Long -term contract 
• Pay: Daily Rate (£85-£92)
  • Location: Midhurst
  • Start Date: January 2026
  • Contract Length: Long-term
  • Hours: Full time

Individual Profile:

• Resilient, empathetic and experienced working with children
• Must have good classroom and behaviour management
• Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual
• Intervention experience preferred

Who are Supply Desk?

Supply Desk are a nationwide agency working with teaching staff and schools across the UK. We aim to match teaching staff with schools to fulfil our motto of ‘finding a job you love’. With top rates of pay, excellent customer service and commitment to your development with programs like Team Teach, Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar, Supply Desk are an agency that will fulfil your needs.

Supply Desk offer a ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards bundle- yourself and your referred candidate can earn up to £150 collectively! For anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant.

If you would like to be considered for this role please click the apply button below to submit your CV for consideration.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

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