- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 147 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodgate Primary Academy website
Support Worker (supporting pupil(s) with specific medical needs)
More than one location, Sussex Learning TrustThis job expired on 17 December 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,796-£25,185fte
Actual salary
- £18,211.84 - £18,497.54
What skills and experience we're looking for
Woodgate Primary School is committed to providing the highest quality learning for all children. We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and enthusiastic Support Worker to support pupils with specific medical needs.
The purpose of this role is to work autonomously, in line with school policies and health care plans, to provide person centred support to any pupil with physical disabilities and additional health needs in order to promote independence, self- esteem, social inclusion. Working closely with teachers and teaching assistants you will also facilitate the pupil(s) accessing the curriculum, taking part in learning and experiencing a sense of achievement. This may include supporting a small number of pupils or working on a 1:1 basis with a specific pupil (subject to their levels of need). Training on health care needs will be provided by a registered nurse.
For further information and to apply for this role please download an application pack from our website https://www.woodgateprimary.school/current-vacancies/
What the school offers its staff
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour or to discuss the role further please contact the school office: 01444 461329 or office@woodgateprimary.school.
Please email your completed application form and covering letter to office@woodgateprimary.school. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint early for the right candidate.
Closing date and shortlisting: Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 9am
Interviews: TBC
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed along with other relevant employment checks.
This job post has expired.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sussex Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- jobs@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk
School Details
Woodgate Primary Academy
Arranging a visit to Sussex Learning Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk.
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