Job Description

About Us


Birchwood Grove can offer you:


A thriving, vibrant and caring school that always puts children first An exciting curriculum Hard-working and dedicated team where all skills are valued and developed Commitment to professional development and training Our school ethos where every child is valued, nurtured and inspired to learn and grow as an individual.

Job Details

Salary:

27,254.00 - 28,598.00 pro rata

Contract Type:

Temporary

Working Pattern:

Full time, term time only

Location:

Burgess Hill

Interviews:

Tuesday 21st October 2025


What You Need to Succeed


If you are a dynamic, caring and effective special support assistant, enjoy being part of a vibrant team and can inspire children in their learning to help them fulfil their potential, then this is the opportunity for you. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with proven experience of working with pupils with ASC and significant language and communication needs.



To be successful in this role you will need to:


Passionate and enthusiastic about working with children and developing their learning; Able to support children with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in smaller groups; Keen to work as part of team but also show good initiative to lead learning; Able to communicate effectively with children with additional needs, parents/carers, staff and other professionals; and Positive in your outlook and flexible in approach



Further Information


Birchwood Grove CP 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


To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. 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

office@bwgschool.com

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01444 242209

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01066.



LOCATION

Burgess Hill area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

17 October 2025