About Us
We have an exciting opportunity to join our fun, creative and innovative learning community where all children are championed to be the best they can be! At Fishbourne CE School we strive to make learning irresistible and for children to be nurtured to become effective learners.
We are looking for a flexible, reliable and enthusiastic person to support all children with their learning. This support will be within the classroom, over break times, and at lunch break. We would be particularly keen to hear from a candidate who has the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) qualification.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about every child’s learning and progress
- Able to work closely with a strong, collaborative team, including external agencies
- Open to becoming part of our Fishbourne ‘crew’ where we work together in partnership with children, families and other members of staff
In return, we can offer you:
- A skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated staff team
- A positive and supportive school family – children, parents, staff and governors
- A fun, creative and innovative learning community
We are committed to safeguarding and all applicants must be willing to undergo screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.
Job Details
Salary: Grade 3.3: £24,796 pro rata; £18,345 actual salary
Contract Type: Temporary Contract - 32.5 hours (for one academic year)
Location: Fishbourne CE Primary School
Starting date: As soon as possible after 2nd September 2026
Closing date: Wednesday 19th August 2026 at midday
Interview date: Monday 24th August 2026
What You Need to Succeed
Function of the post:
Contribute to pupils’ development including their physical and mental well-being, and supporting teaching and learning in the class room, providing general and specific assistance to pupils under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the class teacher.
Principal Accountabilities
- In liaison with and under the guidance of the class teacher, support pupils on an individual or small group basis to complete activities, encouraging and developing independent learning.
- Assist with delivery of the curriculum in all areas, supporting the learning outcomes using the teacher’s planned teaching and learning methods.
- Support the school in implementing a consistent behaviour policy, encouraging excellent behaviour through positive feedback and praise, reinforcing school rules and procedures with clear expectations, and raising concerns about any behaviours with the class teacher.
- As directed by the class teacher, monitor and record children’s responses to learning, and feedback to the teacher on pupils’ progress, in accordance with school policy.
- Assist in break-time and lunchtime supervision, including facilitating games and activities, and undertake first-aid duties.
- Assist with special activities (e.g. sports days, plays, concerts, open days), accompany children on school visits, and where appropriate be involved in extracurricular activities (e.g. clubs, presentation evenings)
- Provide clerical and administrative support to the class teacher (e.g. photocopying, filing, collation of reports and pupil work)
- Participate in meetings, employer training and development and in performance management, contributing to the identification of their own and of team development needs.
- Follow all school policies with specific reference to the Behaviour, Child Protection, Health and Safety and Learning and Teaching policies.
Other Duties
You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. Therefore, the list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. Please note that, in consultation with you, we may update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post.
Principal Attributes and Person Specification:
Essential requirements are those, without which, the candidate would not be able to do the job. It is expected that the post holder will have the knowledge and qualifications indicated or equivalent qualifications and experience:
- Awareness of sensory processing and the impact on behaviour and engagement
- Following structured intervention plans
- Flexible thinking with a child-centred led approach
Further Information
Fishbourne CE Primary 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 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]
We warmly encourage a school visit prior to application. Please phone the school office before 22 July to book a visit, or email [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email [email protected] or contact the office on 01243 785974.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this website.
