SSC Special Support Assistant
| Salary | Grade 6 |
| Location | Durrington Infant and Junior School |
| Address | Salvington Road |
| Website | https://www.durringtoninfantjunior.co.uk |
| pa2head@dfed.co.uk | |
| Telephone No | 01903260138 |
| Required From | September 2025 |
| Contract | Permanent, Full-time, Term-time 32.5 hours per week |
| DURRINGTON INFANT AND JUNIOR FEDERATED SCHOOLS
Worthing, West Sussex Special Support Assistants for our Special Support Centre (SSC) Permanent and Temporary roles available Full time Grade 6 (Sp Point 9 to 12) FTE salary £26,409 to £27,711 (Actual Salary £19,539 to £20,502) Hours: 8.30am 3.30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch) Required from: September 2025 Line manager: Teacher in Charge of the SSC We are looking to appoint experienced, enthusiastic and nurturing special support assistants to join the dedicated team in our Special Support Centre. This role involves supporting the educational and social development of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social Communication Difficulties, to integrate into mainstream classes from the SSC when appropriate. The successful applicant will have: Minimum level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification Experience of working with children with special educational needs A passion for learning Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues Ability to motivate, engage and enthuse children The school can offer: A happy, busy school with a shared vision Children who enjoy learning Training opportunities for continued professional development A supportive teaching environment with friendly staff Durrington Infant and Junior 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. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. If you wish to read our Privacy Notice for applicants, this is available on our website - http://www.durringtoninfantjunior.co.uk/privacy-data-protection For further information (application form, job description, person specification, and general information) please contact Julia Cook, Heads PA on 01903 260761 or email pa2head@dfed.co.uk Closing Date: Monday 28th April 2025 (5pm) Interview Date: Wednesday 7th May 2025 | |
| Posted Date: | 3 April 2025 |
| Closing Date: | 28 April 2025 |
| Interview Date: | 7th May 2025 |