Pupil Support Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location Northgate Primary School
Address Northgate Primary School, Green Lane, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 8DX
Website www.northgate.w-sussex.sch.uk
Email office@northgate.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone No 01293 526737
Required From A.S.A.P.
Contract Permanent, Full-time, Term-time
31.25 hours per week
Job advertisement
Pupil Support AssistantNorthgate is a vibrant, multi-cultural primary school situated very close to Crawley town centre. We are a growing school with 600 children on roll currently including a Specialist Support Centre (SSC) for children with hearing impairment and a further 60-place maintained Nursery. The school has recently been graded as good by Ofsted.
We are seeking to appoint a Pupil Support Assistant who can work alongside our class teachers to offer support for our children to help meet their specific learning needs. Applicants will need to be competent in English and mathematics and will need to share our commitment to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. An interest and/or experience in supporting children with Autistic Spectrum Condition or children with trauma and attachment difficulties would be a significant advantage. Part of the role will include 1:1 work with children who have complex special educational needs.
Part-time/ full-time applications will be considered; we are also willing to consider flexible working hours. Working hours are term time only; the role also includes lunchtime supervision responsibilities.
Previous experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential and relevant training is available to the right candidate.
Please note we do not accept CVs as part of the application process.
Salary: West Sussex Grade 3 plus Crawley weighting £20,812 to £21,189 pro rata
For further details please contact Mrs Sarah Stringer (Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion)), Northgate Primary School, Green Lane, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 8DX.
Telephone: 01293 526737
Email: sstringer@northgate.w-sussex.sch.uk
Please submit all applications to the email address above.
N.B.: PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL INTERVIEW ANY QUALIFYING APPLICANTS IMMEDIATELY ON RECEIPT OF SUITABLE APPLICATION
Start date: ASAP
Northgate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Posted Date: 19 April 2023
Closing Date: 31 May 2023
Interview Date: A.S.A.P
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,681 - £29,969 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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