Job Description

About Us

Birchwood Grove CP School is a thriving, vibrant, and caring primary school that always puts children first. As a two Form Entry school with a large field, KS1 and KS2 playgrounds, and an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach, we offer an exciting curriculum that nurtures and inspires our children to learn and grow as individuals.

What We Offer:

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

Job Details

Salary: 12.49 - 12.68 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent, term time only

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8.35 - 3.15 (1/2 hour lunch break)

Location: Birchwood Grove CP School

Interviews: Monday 21st July 2025

What You Need to Succeed

If you are a dynamic, caring and effective learning 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 seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team at Birchwood Grove CP School. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).



To be successful in this role you will need to:


Passionate and enthusiastic about working with children and developing their learning Able to provide 1:1 support to children with SEND, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential Able to work with smaller groups and within a whole-class setting to support learning and development Collaborative and can work with the class teacher and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children A good communicator with children, parents/carers, staff, and other professionals Able to demonstrate a calm and positive mind-set, solution-focused approach and the ability to stay calm in all situations Keen to work as part of a team but also show good initiative to lead learning Positive in your outlook and flexible in your 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 [insert email address]



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 SCHO00625.



Job Reference: SCHO00625