SEND Teaching Assistant
Sidlesham Primary School, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7NL19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
23 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 8.30am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 11 months
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
To be successful in this role you will need to:
Have good levels of literacy and numeracy (G.C.S.E. Grade A-C) or above
Hold classroom support qualifications e.g BTEC, NVQ (desirable)
Have experience of working in a school or in an educational setting
Have experience of working with children with a range of special needs
Show willingness to work under the direction of the class teacher and/or SENCO
Show sensitivity to the needs of individual pupils with SEND in mainstream school settings
Have the ability to use the required recording and reporting systems i.e. planning, assessment
Have the ability to adapt an activity for children experiencing difficulty
Have the ability to motivate the children in their learning
Sidlesham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and as such, any offer of employment would be subject to an enhanced DBS check, health checks and references.
What the school offers its staff
Nestled in the heart of Sidlesham village, our school is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is within easy reach of the coast. We cherish our strong connections with the local church and the wider community, which enrich our pupils' experiences. As a close-knit and vibrant school, we value every child and nurture their individual talents.
Our vision is to nurture our children to achieve their potential by providing opportunities to discover their passions and flourish academically, socially, and emotionally in a safe and supportive community.
At Sidlesham, we are kind and we CARE. In everything we do, we demonstrate:
Courage
Ambition
Respect
Enthusiasm
These core values are integral to our approach to education and are embedded throughout our curriculum and school life.
Our dedicated leadership team, talented teachers, and support staff are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring the best outcomes for our pupils. We are excited about the journey ahead and are looking for the right person to join us in making a real difference.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sbm@sidleshamprimaryschool.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sidlesham Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 128 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sidlesham Primary School website
- Email address
- sbm@sidleshamprimaryschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01243641238
Nestled in the heart of Sidlesham village, our school is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is within easy reach of the coast. We cherish our strong connections with the local church and the wider community, which enrich our pupils' experiences. As a close-knit and vibrant school, we value every child and nurture their individual talents.
Our vision is to nurture our children to achieve their potential by providing opportunities to discover their passions and flourish academically, socially, and emotionally in a safe and supportive community.
Arranging a visit to Sidlesham Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@sidleshamprimaryschool.co.uk.
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