Learning Support Assistant for the Tomlin Centre
| Salary | Grade 4 point 5 |
| Location | St Margaret's CE Primary School |
| Address | Arundel Road, Angmering, West Sussex BN16 4LP |
| Website | https://www.stmargaretsprimary.org.uk |
| school@stmargaretsprimary.org.uk | |
| Telephone No | 01903 785416 |
| Required From | as soon as possible after interview and a cleared DBS |
| Contract | Permanent, Part-time, Term-time 31 hours 15 mins hours per week |
| We are looking for a new team member for our Special Support Centre. This is a very exciting opportunity to join colleagues in developing a centre of excellence in the heart of the school.
We are looking for a candidate to work with our Centre Managers, Mrs Mary Ballingal and Mr James Dunstone, in ‘The Tomlin Centre’, to help create a supportive environment for children with social and communication difference - including children with autism. The centre holds up to 12 pupils across the primary age range. We are looking for good team players who love working with children, are passionate about the development of the whole child and can use initiative whilst under pressure. Relevant experience – and an interest in working with children with ASC is highly desirable. The right candidate will be dedicated to children's progress and wellbeing and will be supported by further professional development and learning; you will be working in a new centre within a modernising school in fantastic grounds with a flourishing Forest School and a committed, supportive Governing Body who value the contribution made by all staff. Please note Applicants would benefit from recent experience working with primary age children in a school setting, desirably with experience of supporting children with social and communication differences. Please highlight in the space provided on the application form or on a separate sheet information detailing your experience, examples of supporting children’s learning and personal qualifications for the post. Learning Support Assistant working in our SSC, The Tomlin Centre, (including a Midday Meal Supervision) with ½ hour for lunch. Monday – Friday 8.15am – 3.00pm (½ lunch break) 31 hrs 15 minutes per week term time only Salary Grade 4 point 5 Annual salary £24,790 pro rata (Actual £17,635) Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school if you wish to make an appointment. Closing date is Friday 25th April 2025 Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 28th April 2025 The successful candidate will be subject to successful reference and health clearance. The post is subject to a cleared enhanced DBS check. St Margaret’s has the safeguarding of children at the heart of its mission 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. If you would be interested in joining our team, please contact the school office for an application pack or download the attached documents. | |
| Posted Date: | 3 April 2025 |
| Closing Date: | 25 April 2025 |
| Interview Date: | Week beginning Monday 28th April 2025 |