“Pupils come to school with a sense of excitement. The school has a joyous atmosphere that has been purposefully created to engage and support all pupils. They feel welcomed and cared for by the school.” Ofsted January 2024Trafalgar Community Infant School is an infant school situated in the town of Horsham. All our children are valued individuals who are encouraged to be independent, develop self-esteem and self-respect and are inspired and motivated to do their very best. We have an experienced, caring and dedicated team of staff who are committed to ensuring that every child in our school receives the best possible start to their first few years of school life.Children are expected to be respectful and behave in a way that allows learning to flourish throughout the school. We recognise that the development of a positive and therapeutic approach towards behaviour, that is conducive to learning is a partnership between home and school.Job DetailsTotal hours per week: 8.45am - 3:15pm five days a week(Or a possibility of working part time for the right candidate)Salary Grade WSCC Grade 3, Scale Points 3-4 (£24,027 - £24,404) pro rata for hours worked and term time only.Please see full job description attached to this advert.What You Need to SucceedThe successful candidate will:
Be committed to pupil and staff well-being and the need to safeguard children (safeguarding is a whole school responsibility)
Be willing to support children with a range of SEND needs. either working in small groups or 1:1
Be willing to support children with toileting and intimate care, if required
Have the ability, positivity and enthusiasm to support the teachers, and all learners, in raising standards of achievement and attainment
Be an excellent team player and an effective communicator.
Further InformationTrafalgar Community Infant 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 ApplyTo apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. 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 [insert email address]Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on [insert contact number]NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.The reference number for this role is SCHO00775.Available documents
