Special Support Assistant

1 day ago

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

About the Role

Fordwater is a special school for children age 2-19 years with a range of special educational and complex learning needs including PMLD, SLD, and ASC.

We are looking for a Special Support Assistant who:

  • is caring and understanding of children's needs
  • has high expectations of children's behaviour and attainment
  • is very well organised & efficient
  • is able to work as part of a team
  • has experience of directly working with children with SEN

Fordwater is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and two references, including one from their most recent employer.

We can offer you:

  • A happy, positive, vibrant working environment
  • An inclusive school with a wide and diverse community
  • Talented, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues

BENEFITS

As a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

  • a competitive salary
  • an excellent local government pension scheme
  • generous holiday entitlement of between 25 and 31 days, depending on job title and length of service
  • maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave
  • training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
  • a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)
  • discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
  • a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives
  • health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans
  • salary finance schemes

Job Details

Salary: £19, Grade 6 - Spinal point 9

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Term Time Only - 8:45am till 3:15pm Monday to Friday

Location: Chichester

Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd December - 12 Noon

Interviews: Tuesday 9th December

Further Information

Fordwater School 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form 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 to Aneka Bottomley, email

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email Aneka Bottomley at

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. If you apply online your application will not be received by the school.

The reference number for this role is SCHO01374.

LOCATION

Chichester area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

02 December 2025

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