SEND Teaching Assistant - Downsbrook Primary School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Worthing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Downsbrook Primary School in Worthing is seeking a positive, caring SEND teaching assistant to join a friendly, supportive team.

The role involves supporting the class teacher, assisting children including those with special educational needs, and undertaking Midday Meals duties; hours are 27.5 per week over 5 days, term-time only.

Visits are welcomed; DBS/health checks apply. Closing date and interview dates are published in the school notices.

Qualifications

• Duties require a caring, positive and patient approach.
• Ability to work flexibly with a class teacher and SEN pupils.
• Ability to support children with additional and/or special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in daily activities and learning.
• Provide support to pupils with SEND within the classroom.
• Undertake Midday Meals duties as required.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

SEND Support

Midday Meals

Job description

About Us

We are a small primary School with 311 pupils and we are part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust. We work in partnership with our Trust schools as well as our locality group of schools. Since joining Schoolsworks Academy Trust in 2018, Downsbrook has transformed in every aspect and we are delighted to have been rated as a ‘Strong Standard’ school in our June 2026 Ofsted.

Downsbrook Primary School is a thriving, imaginative and forward thinking school that is full of creativity, ambition and drive. Our aim is to provide all children with the best possible learning opportunities in order to develop into independent, confident and intellectually curious
individuals.

Job Details

Ref: 500107
Required: September 2026 or as soon as practicable
Contract: Temporary until July 2027
Hours: 27.5 hours per week over 5 days, plus 2.5 hours Midday Meals cover
Term Time only (38 weeks per year)
Salary: TA - NJC Grade 3, SCP 3 - 4, £25,614 - £26,016 p.a. pro rata.
MDM – NJC Grade 3, SCP 3, £25,614 p.a. pro rata.
Actual starting salary - £17,493 p.a.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact the school office either by email: [e-mail] or phone [phone]. Please also visit our website https://www.downsbrook.org/ for further information about our school and Schoolsworks Academy Trust.

Closing Date: Thursday 10th September
Interview Date: Tuesday 15th September

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for a positive, caring and well-motivated SEND teaching assistant to work
within this friendly and supportive school. Your role requires flexibility in your approach and understanding of the children and requires you to work closely with the class teacher to support the children, including those with additional and/or special educational needs. You will also be expected to undertake Midday Meals duties each day.

This is a good opportunity to develop professionally in a forward looking learning environment and offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team.

Further Information

The Schoolsworks Academy Trust and Downsbrook Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references. Downsbrook Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02973.