Job Description

About Us

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, caring and friendly team player to join our effective and supportive staff. Colleagues are expected to work anywhere in the school, and qualifications and experience with pupils with SEND may be an advantage, as working with children with special educational needs, including behavioural and/or physical disabilities will be required. The role also includes lunchtime supervision. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improving children's learning & staff expertise. All members of staff have opportunities for professional development and everyone's contributions are valued.

Job Details

Post:

Fixed Term Teaching Assistant until 22nd July 2026

Grade:

3, Point 3 - 4, Term time only, 31 hours & 5 minutes per week

Salary:

24,796 - 25,185 pro-rata (12.85 - 13.05 per hour)

Required from:

October 2025 or earlier if possible

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for someone who:

Has both English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

Either has experience of directly working with children with SEND or willingness to undergo training Is caring and understanding of children's needs Is very well organised & efficient Is open to advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues Is able to work as part of a team Has high expectations of children's behaviour and attainment Has a First Aid qualification or willingness to undergo training

We will offer you:


Supportive colleagues Lovely children to work with Time for team planning and further guidance Ongoing professional development

Further Information

Downview 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.



Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience, and refer to the within this pack when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application.



Once complete please return this to

natkinson@downviewprimary.co.uk

Visits to the school are highly recommended and warmly welcomed. The dates for visiting the school are

Thursday 4

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September @ 2.00 pm / 4.00 pm or Friday 5

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September @ 2.00 pm / 4.00 pm.

Should you wish to visit on one of these sessions, please email

office@downviewprimary.co.uk

to confirm.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00822.



Job Reference: SCHO00822