About Us
Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School is a special place. We have an amazing staff team who are supportive, committed to one another and help make our school a wonderful place to teach. It's not just the staff team who make our school great We have a wonderful community around us with well-behaved children who love to learn. We are well supported by an engaged governing body, our families and stakeholders in the wider village community.
Job Details
Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term
Working Pattern: 30 Hours per week (8.45am - 3.15pm)
Salary: Salary: NJC - Grade 4
Location: Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School
Interviews: Wednesday 1st October 2025
If you are passionate about inclusion and supporting children in mainstream settings, then we would love to hear from you. We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant who is the right match for supporting children in upper key stage two. The role will involve some lunch time cover as well.
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
* Have supporting children with SEND in mainstream at the core of their approach to work
* Have experience of supporting children with SEND
* Be flexible in their approach to work
* Demonstrate resilience and positivity
Further Information
Plaistow and Kirdford 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).
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The reference number for this role is SCHO00876.
Job Reference: SCHO00876