EYFS 1:1 SEND LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

South Downs Education Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A small village school seeks a dedicated full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with an EYFS pupil. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment and will benefit from comprehensive training. The role demands a commitment to safeguarding and supportive educational practices.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive environment

Professional development programme

Free well-being and medical support cover

Qualifications

• Experience supporting EYFS pupils required.
• Current First Aid qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of Makaton is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil in starting school in EYFS.
• Work as part of a dedicated team in a village school.
• Participate in a comprehensive induction and development programme.

Skills

First Aid

Makaton

Job description

Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School

EYFS 1:1 SEND LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Full-Time

(Fixed term)

NJC GRADE 4, points 5-6

£24,790 - £25,183 (£17,316 - £17,591 30 hours per week pro rata)

32.5 hours per week - Term Time Only plus INSET Days

Working hours: 08.20 – 15.20

We are seeking to appoint an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants to support a pupil in starting school in EYFS.

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 1:1 at this small, friendly village school.

We can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive environment
• The opportunity to support 1:1 with an Early Years pupil
• 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 [e-mail] sent to Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School, The Street, Clapham, West Sussex, BN13 3UU

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25^th June at 5.00pm - 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 Friday 27th^th of June 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