Job Description

About Us


At West Park we value each and every member of our school family, and with the care and expertise of the staff we work to ensure that each child achieves their very best.



We place a strong emphasis on achieving our core curriculum and also learning to be creative, independent and adaptable. Our aim is to ensure that every child in our school experiences success each day.




Job Details

Salary:

16,511 per annum (Term time only)

Contract Type:

Temporary

Working Pattern:

5 days per week (Monday - Friday) 8.20 am to 3.10 pm (29.15 hours per week to include 30 minutes unpaid lunch break and 20 minutes unpaid morning break.

Location:

Willows SSC Unit - West Park School CofE Primary school

Closing date

9.00am 3rd November

Interviews

will be held:

W/C 3rd November


What You Need to Succeed


To be successful in this role you will need :


Ability to follow advice and direction. Ability to act on own initiative. Ability to be flexible. Ability to motivate and encourage students. Ability to observe and monitor progress and maintain records. Experience of working within an educational or care setting with adults or young people. Experience of working with students with learning difficulties or disabilities Experience of working with young people. Experience of or willingness to train, in order to offer personal care support to students with a physical disability Understanding of the importance of safeguarding children and following Child Protection procedures. Educated to GCSE standard in Maths and English. NVQ level 3 or above Specialist training - disability and/or learning difficulties First aid Working with adults or children to overcome challenges. Working with children with SEND. Experience of delivering SEND interventions. Experience of planning and adapting activities to meet learner's needs. Experience of helping children to develop self-care skills e.g. toileting and nappy changing Good communication skills Works in a quiet, calm and courteous way Enthusiastic, good interpersonal skills Proactive approach to problem-solving. A team player committed to raising standards Flexible attitude Motivated. Resilient and reliable. Well presented. Ability to work in a busy environment whilst keeping a smile on your face. A good sense of humour. Able to maintain confidentiality Prepared to participate in and show commitment to wider school life.

Further Information


West Park CofE 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

office@westpark

sch.co.uk

or post to:


Mrs Caitriona Bull


Headteacher


West Park C.E. Primary School


Marlborough Road


Worthing


West Sussex


BN12 4HD




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

01903 243099

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01201.



LOCATION

Worthing area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

03 November 2025