Vacancies

OPPORTUNITIES AT CLAPHAM AND PATCHING C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL:

If you wish to apply for a post please complete the relevant application form, teaching or non-teaching, which is available via the links below. Please note we do not accept CVs only. Information for candidates on how to apply and a fact sheet entitled "Why You Might Want to Join Us" are also both available as downloads below.

Alternatively, please call the school on 01903 871214 to request an application pack.

Below is a list of our current vacancies; please click the links to see the advertisements and job details:

Our current vacancies are below:

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT - Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School

Full Time (Part time considered) Fixed Term Appointment Until July 2025 (with the possibility of being extended)

NJC GRADE 4, points 5-6

£24,790 - £25,183 (£17,316 - £17,591 30 hours per week pro rata)

30 hours per week - Term Time Only plus INSET Days

Working hours: 08:20 – 15:20. Starting January 2025 (or earlier)

Additional hours may be possible after school or during lunch break.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, kind and dynamic Learning Support Assistant who will support primarily in EYFS but also in Key Stage 1 in line with the ethos of the school.

The post is based in our small rural village school in Clapham and Patching, which is in the heart of the South Downs. We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos, as we aim to provide the best possible education for all our children. This is a great opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and professional team supporting children at this small, friendly village school.

We can offer you:

A friendly and supportive environment
The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents
Comprehensive induction and professional development programme
Free well-being and medical support cover
The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT
Free use of our new fitness suite at Worthing High School

Experience of working in Early Years and a current First Aid qualification would be an advantage. We would like the successful candidates to fulfil a paid lunch time duty of 30 minutes each day (this is negotiable).

If you feel you have the necessary skills for this position and would like further information, an application form and job description can be downloaded from the links at the bottom of this page or on the school website at www.claphamandpatching.co.uk and www.worthinghigh.net/vacancies or from the School by phoning 01903 871214. Further information about the school and details of how to apply can also be obtained from the school website. The school has a commitment to safeguarding children and all staff posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance.

Completed applications should be sent to Justine Chubb, Head of School, c/o office@claphamandpatching.co.uk or sent to Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School, The Street, Clapham, West Sussex, BN13 3UU.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 10th January 2025 at 10.00am. An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th January 2025.

For further enquires for all advertised positions, or to arrange a visit please contact Sarah Huskinson on 01903 871214.

NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We prefer to hire people directly but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We will be in touch if we need you.

Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application, you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list 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. A Social Media check will also be carried out in accordance to KSCIE best practice. Clearance will be obtained before employment commences.

South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Worthing High School & Clapham and Patching C of E Primary school are part of SDET, which is an academy trust and a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8276210. The Registered Office is at: South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7AR
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WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL SCHOOL JOB SITE

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