Job Description

About WSAPC


West Sussex Alternative Provision College (WSAPC) is an educational establishment based across the county on seven separate sites, providing education for pupils who are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion or too ill to attend school. Our aim is to

Re-Engage

,

Re-integrate

and

Re-focus

young people back into Mainstream Education.


Job Details

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual who is able to work independently, required to travel to allocated schools throughout the week and provide a mixture of 1:1 intervention as well as guidance and support to schools to find strategies and solutions that help set children on the correct path to success.


A valid driving license and access to a car is essential for this role, as you will be expected to travel to other sites.



If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is able to work independently, with an interest in working with young people and would like the opportunity to join a successful team. We are actively looking for someone with Primary experience to complement our team.



We are seeking to appoint an outreach Teaching Assistant to provide keyworker support for children identified as at risk of permanent exclusion in mainstream schools.


You will work as part of the WSAPC 3 R Team to provide support to children and staff in mainstream schools to develop skills and strategies in order to avoid permanent exclusions. You will share our vision of Reengage, Refocus and Reintegrate.



This is an exciting opportunity to work in a role that is diverse and rewarding and to work in a team wherein initiative and creativity are at the forefront of solution-focused practice.



You will be allocated a working base of WSAPC Lancing or Burgess Hill, however, you will expected to travel daily to various different schools.

About You:

Have high expectations to make positive changes in children's lives Have excellent organisational and communication skills and enjoy working in a team Have experience working with young people Have a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all

You will have:

Maths and English GCSE or Equivalent Grade C or above A good standard of education across a range of subjects Excellent numeracy/literacy skills - equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English & Maths

Benefits

The package we can offer:

In valuable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment Full support and ongoing training Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy Employee Assistance Programme Term Time only contract LGPS Pension

Further Information


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and Disclosure & Barring Service check.




WSAPC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications for all vacancies from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.





The closing date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.



West Sussex Alternative Provision College 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.



Please 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

hr@wsapc.co.uk

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

01444 232771

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

- Please

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select the

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01505.



LOCATION

Burgess Hill area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

02 January 2026