Job Description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT PART TIME (FIXED TERM)

NJC GRADE 4, points 5-6
\xc2\xa321,575 - \xc2\xa321,968 (\xc2\xa315,071 - \xc2\xa315,345 pro rata)

30 hours per week - Term Time Only plus INSET Days
Working hours: 08.20 - 15.20 (unpaid 1 hour lunch break)

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and dynamic Learning Support Assistant who will be working with one specific pupil as well as other small groups of children. The focus of the support is for a specific individual student and supporting the teacher. The successful postholder may also have the opportunity of supporting Early Years, KS2, KS3 and KS4 across the Trust. It is essential that you have experience in working with children with Autistic Spectrum Condition. Secondments from within the Trust and WSCC will be considered.

The post is based in our rural village school in Clapham and Patching, which is in the heart of the South Downs. We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos, as we aim to provide the best possible education for all our children. This is a great opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and professional team supporting children at this small, friendly village school.

We can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive environment
• The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents
• Comprehensive induction and professional development programme
• Free well-being and medical support cover
• The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT
• Free use of our new fitness suite

A current First Aid qualification would be an advantage. We would like the successful candidates to fulfil a paid lunch time duty of 60 or 30 minutes each day (this is negotiable). The school has a commitment to safeguarding children and all staff posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance.

Details of this role, including a job description, information on why you may wish to join us, how to apply and an application form can be downloaded from the school website at https://www.claphamandpatching.co.uk/our-school/vacancies/ or from the links in this advert.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 22 September by 9am. An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 27 October 2023.

For further enquires or to arrange a visit please contact Olivia Blake on 01903 237864.

Completed applications should be sent to Mr Panayiotou, CEO c/o Worthing High School or emailed to vacancies@sdetrust.net

NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We prefer to hire people directly but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We will be in touch if we need you.

Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list check. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. Clearance will be obtained before employment commences.

South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Worthing High School & Clapham and Patching C of E Primary school are part of SDET, which is an academy trust and a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8276210. The Registered Office is at: South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7AR
• We recognise continuous service from academy/non-academy schools

Posted Date: 15 September 2023
Closing Date: 22 September 2023
Interview Date: Wednesday 27 October 2023

Clapham and Patching CofE Primary Academy