Job Description

About Us

Required from November/December 2025



A part-time Learning Support Assistant for EYFS for three days per week, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 08:45-15:15.



We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and hard-working individual who is committed to excellent classroom practice and high standards for all, to join our school of 413 pupils working with our excellent EYFS team.



This is a temporary appointment until 24th April 2026, with a possibility of extension after this date.



We are a welcoming, inclusive community which comprises of fourteen classes. Our committed staff team cares passionately about making a difference to the children's lives, enabling them every day to be the best they can be and to leave Shelley as mindful, confident individuals who have a love of learning. The school is very well supported by parents, a dedicated governing body and our Friends Association. We are enthusiastic about learning and can offer good quality professional development and support for your career progression.



Find out more about us and life at Shelley by viewing our website at:

http://www.shelley.w-sussex.sch.uk/

Job Details

Salary:

West Sussex Grade 3, Points 3-4, 24,796-25,185 per annum pro rata, term time only (actual salary 10,161-10,320).

Contract Type:

Temporary

Working Pattern:

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:45am to 3:15pm (includes 30 minute lunchtime duty and 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Interviews:

Wednesday 12th November 2025

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:


Have a passion for learning Demonstrate an understanding of how children learn Have experience of working with primary aged children Have high expectations Be a team player Be enthusiastic, reliable and flexible Have excellent literacy, numeracy & communication skills

Further Information

Shelley Primary 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@shelleyprimary.school

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Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 0

1403265343.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01270.



Job Reference: SCHO01270