Job Description

About Us

We are looking for a flexible, proactive member of staff to join our team. We are looking for someone to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupil(s) at St Joseph's schools to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 3 scale point 4 pro rata 18548.41

Contract Type: Permanet

Working Pattern: 8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday with 30 mins unpaid break

Location: St Josephs Schools

Interviews: 05/11/2025

What You Need to Succeed


To be successful in this role you will need to have:



Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to.


Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and empathise with their needs.

Ability to demonstrate active listening skills.

Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies.

Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils' needs, encouraging the pupil to stay on task.

Ability to monitor the pupils' response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.

Ability to carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils' knowledge, understanding and skills.

Ability to assist in the recording of lessons and assessment as required by the teacher.

Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils to reinforce self-esteem.

Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team.

Ability to work within and apply all school policies e.g. behaviour management, child protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities etc.

Further Information


St JosephsSchools 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@stjosephscejunior.school



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 783709

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01122.



LOCATION

Chichester area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

22 October 2025