Job Description

About Us

Jessie Younghusband School is a happy and successful one form entry primary school in the beautiful city of Chichester.



At JYS, we are proud of the achievements of all our children. We believe this success is due to the rich and varied opportunities provided by our curriculum, and it is reflected in our school vision and values - Aspire, Respect, Enjoy. As a school, our priority will always be to make sure children are safe, happy and achieving well.

Job Details

Salary: NJC Grade 3 24,027- 24,790 (12.45 - 12.65 per hour) Pro rata salary

Fixed Term, 33.75 Hrs per week, 8.15am to 3.30pm, Monday - Friday, Term Time only and includes lunchtime duty and 30-minute unpaid lunch break.



Contract is from ASAP to 23rd July 2026

What You Need to Succeed

We would like to hear from you if you are:


Passionate about supporting children's learning in early years, especially for pupils with additional needs Empathetic and caring Passionate about supporting the child to achieve the best outcomes Prepared to support the pupil in accessing the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom Energetic, enthusiastic and innovative Reliable, with high expectations of self and willing to take part in training to help support the pupil. Adaptable and creative A team player who will complement and enhance our caring school community Looking for opportunities for professional development Have excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills Flexible and willing to support across the whole school age range Positive in your outlook and optimistic about achieving the best possible outcome for the child you are supporting Experience of teaching or using Makaton to support communication is desirable

We warmly encourage you to visit our school to see us at work and to meet the children and staff. Please telephone the school to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Further Information

JYS 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 reference compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted, and you will need to complete an Application Form to be considered for this position.

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

bursar@jys.org.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 782192



NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.





Job Reference: SCHO00766