Pupil Support Assistant
Northgate is a vibrant, multi-cultural primary school situated very close to Crawley town centre. We are a growing school with 600 children on roll currently including a Specialist Support Centre (SSC) for children with hearing impairment and a further 60-place maintained Nursery. The school has recently been graded as ‘good’ by Ofsted.
We are seeking to appoint a Pupil Support Assistant who can work alongside our class teachers to offer support for our children to help meet their specific learning needs. Applicants will need to be competent in English and mathematics and will need to share our commitment to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. An interest and/or experience in supporting children with Autistic Spectrum Condition or children with trauma and attachment difficulties would be a significant advantage. Part of the role will include 1:1 work with children who have complex special educational needs.
Part-time/ full-time applications will be considered; we are also willing to consider flexible working hours. Working hours are term time only; the role also includes lunchtime supervision responsibilities.
Previous experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential and relevant training is available to the right candidate.
Please note we do not accept CVs as part of the application process.
Salary: West Sussex Grade 3 plus Crawley weighting £20,812 to £21,189 pro rata
For further details please contact Mrs Sarah Stringer (Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion)), Northgate Primary School, Green Lane, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 8DX.
Telephone: 01293 526737
Email:
[email protected]
Please submit all applications to the email address above.
N.B.: PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL INTERVIEW ANY QUALIFYING APPLICANTS IMMEDIATELY ON RECEIPT OF SUITABLE APPLICATION
Start date: ASAP
Northgate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check.