Special Support Assistant

Schools; Worthing; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Durrington Infant and Junior Federated Schools, Worthing, West Sussex, is seeking an experienced Special Support Assistant to join our Special Support Centre (SSC). You will work under the line manager in a supportive team, delivering nurturing care and targeted support to children with additional needs.

Hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm with a 30-minute lunch. The post is full-time and temporary until July 2027, with a competitive FTE salary (£28,153–£29,542) and an actual salary (£20,830–£21,858).

Job description

DURRINGTON INFANT AND JUNIOR FEDERATED SCHOOLS

Worthing, West Sussex

Special Support Assistant for our Special Support Centre (SSC)

Full time, temporary contract until July 2027

Grade 6 (Sp Point 9 to 12) FTE salary £28,153 to £29,542 (Actual Salary £20,830 to £21,858)

Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch)

Required from: asap

Line manager: Teacher in Charge of the SSC

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and nurturing special support assistant to join the dedicated team in our Special Support Centre.

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 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred lists 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.

If you wish to read our Privacy Notice for applicants, this is available on our website - http://www.durringtoninfantjunior.co.uk/privacy-data-protection

Closing Date: 9th November 2026 (9am)

Interview Date: 16th November 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Durrington Infant and Junior Federated Schools 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.

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