About Us
Fordwater is a special school for children age 2-19 years with a range of special educational and complex learning needs including PMLD, SLD, and ASC.
We are looking for a Special Support Assistant who:
- is caring and understanding of children’s needs
- has high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment
- is very well organised & efficient
- is able to work as part of a team
- has experience of directly working with children with SEN
Fordwater is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and two references, including one from their most recent employer.
We can offer you:
- A happy, positive, vibrant working environment
- An inclusive school with a wide and diverse community
- Talented, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues
BENEFITS
As a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
- a competitive salary
- an excellent local government pension scheme
- generous holiday entitlement of between 25 and 31 days, depending on job title and length of service
- maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave
- training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
- a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)
- discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
- a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives
- health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans
- salary finance schemes
Salary: £19,355.46 (FTE £27,254) - Grade 6 - Spinal point 9
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term Time Only - 8:45am till 3:15pm Monday to Friday
Location: Chichester
Closing Date: Friday 19th June - 12 Noon
Interviews: Wednesday 24th June
Further Information
Fordwater 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.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please download the job description and application forms from the school website: fordwatersch.co.uk
Once completed, please return the application forms to
Aneka Jeffs at
[email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email Aneka Jeffs at [email protected]
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. If you apply online your application will not be received by the school.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02426.
Job Reference: SCHO02426
