Pupil Support Assistant- Northgate Primary School

About Us

Northgate is a vibrant, multi-cultural primary school situated very close to Crawley town centre. We are a growing school with 660 children on roll currently including a Specialist Support Centre (SSC) for children with hearing impairment and a further 40-place maintained Nursery.

Job Details

Salary : Grade 3 plus Crawley weighting

24,027 - £24,404 pro rata

Contract Type : Permanent, Term-time

Working Pattern : Full-time 31.25 hours

Location : Crawley

Interviews : 22 May 2025

What You Need to Succeed

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.

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.