About Us
About WSAPC
West Sussex Alternative Provision College (WSAPC) is an educational establishment based across the county on seven separate sites, providing education for pupils whom are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion or too ill to attend school. Our ethos is to provide FOCUS (Future, Opportunities:, Curriculum, Us, School) for our pupils to re-engage them in their learning and support re-integration to mainstream provision.
What we are looking for:
Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in the classroom. We are seeking an individual who can support our teachers and motivate and encourage our pupils.
Do you want to work with young people?
Can you make a difference to pupils who need extra help and support with their learning?
Do you want to join a friendly and committed team to working with young people who may present with challenging behaviours.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, commitment and a positive approach and attitude.
About You
- Be excellent practitioners with high expectations of all pupils
- Be passionate about child-centred learning
- Have excellent organisational and communication skills and enjoy working in a team
- Preferably have experience of working with young people
- Be able to make a positive contribution to the ethos of our school
- Have a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all
What You Need to Succeed
Criteria for role:
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or above (O’Level also accepted) (Essential)
- A good standard of education across a range of subjects
- Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
- Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
- Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Further Information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and Disclosure & Barring Service check.
WSAPC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications for all vacancies from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
The closing date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.
West Sussex Alternative Provision College 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.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01444 232 771
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02632.
Job Reference: SCHO02632
