Job Description

About Us


Rustington School is committed to learning for all and has developed the concept of The Rustington River of Learning - a learning journey that connects all of the learning for children, staff, governors and parents.



We are a large primary with 3 forms of entry and 630 pupils in total; part of the

Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Littlehampton locality group of schools, sharing in

collaborative learning developments across the area.



The partnership between staff, governors and the Schoolsworks Academy Trust has grown significantly over recent times and changes to the leadership structure have given opportunities for staff to develop leadership roles within the school. In February 2025 the school was rated 'good' by HMI. We are moving forward and we want open-minded, ambitious and energetic staff to join us on this journey.


Job Details

Ref:

400111

Required:

January 2026

Contract:

Fixed term - 2 terms ending 22.07.2026

Hours:

30.85 hours per week over 5 days, 8.30am to 3.10pm, term time only

Salary:

NJC Grade 4, SCP 5 - 6, 25,583 - 25,989 p.a. pro rata

Location:

Rustington Community Primary School



We are looking for a positive, caring and well-motivated Inclusion Support Assistant to work within this friendly and supportive school. You will ideally already have some experience of working with children with special educational needs.



We are a 3-form entry Primary School with a fantastic, friendly and supportive staff team. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children's learning & staff expertise, and professional development.



The role will involve providing specialist assistance to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to leaning such as those with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities. This role will include working with children with demanding behavioural needs.

As a member of our team we can offer you:-

A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other. Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning. A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards. Excellent professional support , training and development opportunities.


This is a good opportunity to develop professionally in a forward looking learning environment and offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team.

Closing date:

Friday 10th October 2025

Interview date:

Wednesday 15th October 2025

What You Need to Succeed

The successful applicant will be someone who:

Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to want the very best for all children and a belief that every child can succeed. Is very well-organised and efficient. Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague. Participate and contribute fully to our staff team. Strive to attain high standards of self and others. Demonstrate emotional intelligence and be able to establish excellent relationships with children, staff and parents.


Any previous medical or caring experience or training will be highly valuable for applicants.
Further Information


Rustington Community Primary School and Schoolsworks Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references. Rustington Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its' staff.




How to Apply


Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience.



Please make reference to the and Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application.



The application form can be downloaded from this advert along with a

guide on how best complete it. Completed applications should be sent to

recruitment@schoolsworks.org

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed . Please contact the office if you would like to arrange a visit either via email at

office@rustington.academy

or by phone

01903 785271

and ask to speak to our Office Manager, Mrs Bailey

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01074.



LOCATION

Chichester/ Bognor/ Rustington/ Littlehampton

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

10 October 2025