Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for someone to work with individual children.

You must have:

a desire to make a difference to the education of young children

a desire to support teachers in implementing the National Curriculum

an ability to work as part of a team

an ability to support the needs of individual children

relevant training to support.

excellent communication skills

We are offering:

enthusiastic, positive learners

supportive staff, governors and parents

an environment that encourages and supports outstanding teaching and learning

a lovely school setting which includes a forest school and a swimming pool

opportunities for professional development

Job Details

Salary:

Grade 3 (Point 3-4 24,027 - 24,404 ) Pro-rata

Contract Type:

Fixed term, term time only (Salary apportioned pro rata)

Working Pattern:

27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location:

Pulborough

The closing date for applications is:

Monday 12th January 2026 at 12pm

Interviews will take place on:

Thursday 15th January 2026

Required from:

February 2026

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:

Aid the pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own Promote the acceptance and inclusion of pupils with SEND, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner. Monitor pupil responses to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes. Give positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain pupil efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem.
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Further Information

St Mary's C of E (Aided) 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.



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

sbm@stmarysprimarypulborough.co.uk

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

01798 872 007

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Job Reference: SCHO01499