Grade 4 (Points 5-6) £26,427 - £26,847 pa FTE
Actual salary £16,544 - £16,807
27 hours and 30 mins per week, term time only

Fixed Term until 31/08/2028 (Due to External Funding)

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Inclusion Department. The successful candidate will need to be well qualified as they will be supporting students in a range of different key stages and curriculum areas. Good literacy skills and numeracy are essential.

The Weald is a high-achieving, popular and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, 10 minutes from Horsham, 35 minutes from Guildford and Brighton, and an hour by train to London.  The school has an excellent record of academic and pastoral achievement and we pride ourselves in creating a caring and respectful ethos where every child is important.

Applications should be made by downloading and completing our application form (please see attachments below) and emailing it to jobs@theweald.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 10am Monday 5 October 2026. Interviews will be held shortly after this date.

Safeguarding Statement

This 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.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive and welcoming environment for all.