Special Support Assistant

Job Description

DURRINGTON INFANT AND JUNIOR FEDERATED SCHOOLS

Worthing, West Sussex

Special Support Assistant for our Special Support Centre (SSC)

Full time, temporary contract until July 2027

Grade 6 (Sp Point 9 to 12) FTE salary £28,153 to £29,542 (Actual Salary £20,830 to £21,858)

Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch)

Required from: asap

Line manager: Teacher in Charge of the SSC

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and nurturing special support assistant to join the dedicated team in our Special Support Centre.

The school can offer:

• A happy, busy school with a shared vision
• Children who enjoy learning
• Training opportunities for continued professional development
• A supportive teaching environment with friendly staff

Durrington Infant and Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred lists 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.

If you wish to read our Privacy Notice for applicants, this is available on our website -http://www.durringtoninfantjunior.co.uk/privacy-data-protection

How to Apply

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links 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 topa2head@dfed.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact Julia Cook, Headteacher’s PA on pa2head@dfed.co.uk

Closing Date: 9th November 2026 (9am)

Interview Date: 16th November 2026

Application Attachments:

Application Form for Support Staff

Job Description SSA

SSA Role Specification

Safeguarding Statement

Durrington Infant and Junior Federated Schools 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.

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Responsibilities

This role involves supporting the educational and social development of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social Communication Difficulties, to integrate into mainstream classes from the SSC when appropriate.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will have:

• Minimum level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Experience of working with children with special educational needs
• A passion for learning
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Ability to motivate, engage and enthuse children