🌟 Cover Teaching Assistant – Reception, Year 1 & Year 2

Location: Horsham
Hours: 8:45am–3:15pm
Contract: Full‑time, long‑term
Start: ASAP

Are you a flexible, confident, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who loves working across different year groups?
Do you enjoy bringing energy and support to early years and KS1 classrooms?

A welcoming Infant & Primary School in Horsham is looking for a warm, proactive Cover Teaching Assistant to work across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 throughout the week. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in varied settings and enjoys supporting multiple classes.

🧸 The Role

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and loves being involved in different stages of early learning.

Weekly structure:

• 2 days in Reception – supporting early phonics, play‑based learning & routines
• 2 days in Year 1 – providing support with the transition from EYFS to KS1
• 1 day in Year 2 – helping pupils prepare for increased independence and confidence

You will:

• Support whole‑class learning alongside teachers
• Assist with small‑group activities and interventions
• Help maintain a positive, structured classroom environment
• Provide pastoral and academic support where needed
• Build positive relationships with staff and pupils across the school

🌟 What We’re Looking For

You’ll be great in this role if you are:

• Experienced supporting children in EYFS or KS1
• Adaptable and confident moving between classes
• Patient, warm, and child‑centred in your approach
• Able to follow routines while bringing a positive presence into each classroom
• Strong with communication and teamwork
• Reliable, flexible, and organised

🏫 Why Join This School?

• Safe, caring and nurturing atmosphere
• Supportive leadership and a welcoming team
• A lovely community feel across the whole school
• A chance to work with multiple age groups and broaden your experience
• Every day feels different, rewarding, and meaningful

📩 Interested?

If you love working across year groups and want a role where you’ll be valued and supported, we’d love to hear from you.

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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.