About Us
Edward Bryant School is a truly unique and special place and we take pride in the relationships we make with each other, parents, carers and in the wider community.
Our children are fortunate to belong to a caring and creative school where everyone is valued and supported to flourish as they learn and grow. We are a diverse community and our EBS values (Endeavour, Belong, Succeed) help us to work and play together as we engage with our rich and dynamic curriculum.
We are a large primary school with 3 forms of entry and 630 pupils in total; part of the
Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Felpham and Bognor locality group of schools, sharing in collaborative learning developments across the area.
In December 2022, we were judged to be GOOD with OUTSTANDING features by Ofsted.
Job Details
Ref: 400178
Required: September 2026
Contract: Permanent - Term Time only (38 weeks per year, plus 5.8 weeks holiday entitlement
Hours: 17 Hours per week (8.45am to 3.25pm), 3 days per week.
Plus 1.5 hours midday meals duties per week
Salary: Inclusion—NJC Grade 6, SCP9-12 £27,254 - £28,598p.a. pro rata
Actual starting salary £10,547p.a
MDM—NJC Grade 2, SCP3, £24,796p.a. pro rata. Actual salary £846.72p.a
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, positive, dedicated, caring, emotionally intelligent team players to join our friendly, supportive pastoral team as an inclusion assistant.
Ideally you are already a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children in an educational setting or have other other experience in working with children and are looking to progress your career in to education.
Edward Bryant School is a friendly, happy and caring three-form entry primary school in West Sussex, which has a fantastic and supportive staff team and is well respected within the local community. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children’s learning and staff expertise and professional development. The successful candidates will work with children in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 and will include break and lunch supervision.
As a member of our team we can offer you:-
- A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each
other.
- the chance to become part of a successful and developing team
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards.
- Excellent professional support and development opportunities.
- Support to achieve HLTA status if desired.
Closing date: Thursday 25th June 2026
Interviews : Tuesday 30th June 2026
What You Need to Succeed
The successful applicant will be someone who will:
- Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to
want the very best for all children and a belief that every child can succeed.
- Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague.
- Participate and contribute fully to our pastoral team.
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence and be able to establish excellent relationships
with children, staff and parents.
Further Information
Edward Bryant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health and enhanced DBS checks. Edward Bryant School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will take place after school. Please contact the office if you would like to arrange a visit either via email at [email protected] phone 01243 822454 and speak to Pam Steel, Office Manager.
How to Apply
Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application. Completed applications should be forward to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 811454.
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 SCHO02655.
Job Reference: SCHO02655
