Job Details NJC GRADE 4, points 5-6 £24,790 - £25,183 (£17,316 - £17,591 30 hours per week pro rata) 30 hours per week - Term Time Only plus INSET Days Working hours: 08.20 – 15.20 The Role This is a unique and exciting post for an experienced and motivated EYFS practitioner. Working with the class teacher you will facilitate the learning for our 8 new Reception children. The post is based in our small village school in Clapham, which is in the heart of the South Downs. We pride ourselves on our ethos, as we aim to provide the best possible education for all our children. This is a great opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and professional team supporting children at this small, friendly village school. Knowledge and experience of the national curriculum and/ the early years framework vital. We can offer you: A friendly and supportive environment The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents Comprehensive induction and professional development programme Free well-being and medical support cover The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT A current First Aid qualification and a knowledge of Makaton would be an advantage. The school has a commitment to safeguarding children and all staff posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance. Details of this role, including a job description, information on why you may wish to join us, how to apply and an application form can be downloaded from the school website at https://www.claphamandpatching.co.uk/our-school/vacancies/ or from the links in this advert. Completed applications should be sent to Justine Chubb, Head of School, c/o office@claphamandpatching.co.uk or sent to Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School, The Street, Clapham, West Sussex, BN13 3UU Closing date for applications is Friday 25 July at 9.00 - an early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Interviews will be held on Monday 28 July 2025 NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We prefer to hire people directly but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We will be in touch if we need you. Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list check. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. A Social Media check will also be carried out in accordance to KSCIE best practice. Clearance will be obtained before employment commences. South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Worthing High School & Clapham and Patching C of E Primary school are part of SDET, which is an academy trust and a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8276210. The Registered Office is at: South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7AR We recognise continuous service from academy/non-academy schools