Personal Support Assistant

Schools; Horsham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Training & development

Apprenticeship opportunities

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School seeks Personal Support Assistants to join our dedicated team in Horsham. You will support pupils with complex needs, assisting with personal care, mealtimes, playtimes and activities that promote communication and independence.

We offer part-time hours (10:00–14:30), term-time working, full training, and opportunities for professional development including apprenticeships.

Qualifications

• Caring, positive and dedicated approach.
• Ability to support pupils with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils throughout the school day.
• Assist with personal care, mealtimes, playtimes and activities.
• Promote communication, independence and wellbeing.
• Build meaningful relationships and celebrate achievements.

Skills

Caring approach

Support for pupils with complex needs

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Make a difference every day at Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School.

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School is a thriving and aspirational special school for pupils aged 2-19 with severe, complex and profound multiple learning difficulties. We are looking for caring, positive and dedicated Personal Support Assistants to join our exceptional team.

This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will support pupils throughout the school day, helping with personal care, mealtimes, playtimes and activities that promote communication, independence and wellbeing. Every day provides opportunities to build meaningful relationships and celebrate the small but significant achievements that help our pupils flourish.

We have vacancies available working 10.00am-2.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

Salary: Grade 5

Part-time opportunities may be available.

Full training will be provided and we are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing development opportunities. Apprenticeship routes are also available.

If you are compassionate, patient and enthusiastic about supporting young people with complex needs, and would like to work in a school where every achievement is valued and celebrated, we would love to hear from you.

Why join us?

• Every day is different and rewarding
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team
• Support pupils to achieve their very best
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Apprenticeship opportunities available
• Term-time only working pattern
• A role where your care and support make a genuine difference

Safeguarding Statement

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 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.