Classroom Support Assistant

Any interested candidate should apply by completing the online application form and a personal statement addressing the following points:

why you are interested in this post and how you have prepared yourself so far
• what contributions you feel you can make to students’ development within our school
• any particular areas of strength and expertise you feel you may have

Our online application form is available via the school website; www.sylvesterprimaryschool.co.uk

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SALARY: NJC Grade 1, Scale Point 2, £24,413 FTE + SEN Allowance (£1,539 FTE).

Actual Salary £13,824.35 + £870.92 perannum

START DATE: as soon as possible

WORKING PATTERN:
Part time (25 hrs per week) term time only

CONTRACT: fixed term until 31st August 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Classroom Support Assistant to join the school and work as part of a class team providing 1-1 support for pupils, helping to develop independence and communication interaction. Candidates should be suitably qualified and have experience of working with pupils who have ADHD/SEMH/Complex Needs. The successful candidates must be highly committed and show initiative.

We are a growing school and our numbers on roll continues to grow with 285 pupils on roll, including a Nursery. In the most recent Ofsted report (November 2024), the school was judged to of maintained our existing grading of being a ‘Good’ school.

You will be given full support in your career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD both in school, from the Wade Deacon Trust and access external CPD such as NPQs. We are committed to professional development and have a strong track record of supporting colleagues to progress in their careers.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

Safeguarding

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Application Deadline

Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025 at 9am

Any questions, please contact J Ely-Morris at school@sylvesterprimaryschool.co.uk