Job Description

Job introduction

Contract: Part time, term time only, 8:15 - 15:15 Monday - Friday, (32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year); fixed term until July 2024 (possibility of extension)

Salary: Band 1 scale points 3-7, dependent on experience and pro rata for term time working. For this year, this equates to \xc2\xa315,773.27-\xc2\xa316,953.31 per annum (FTE \xc2\xa320,812-22,369)

Start date: As soon as possible

Application closing date: Thursday 5th October - midday

Interview date: Week commencing 9th October 2023 (We reserve the right to interview prior to the application closing date)

The role

King\'s School is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work with our Assistant SENDCo and SENDCo to undertake work, care, and support programmes to facilitate learning of students. The role will entail working with a range of students on both a one-to-one and small group work basis, inside and outside of the classroom. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Why join the SEND department at King\'s? Quotes from our existing team:

• \xe2\x80\x9cIt is wonderful to see students developing and learning new skills as they navigate this important time of their lives.\xe2\x80\x9d
• \xe2\x80\x9cI love guiding the students and helping to prepare them for whatever lies ahead of them in life\xe2\x80\x9d
• \xe2\x80\x9cStudents growing in confidence; we really do make a difference to their outcomes\xe2\x80\x9d
• \xe2\x80\x9cI work with a great, supportive team and with students that are happy to explore the many different opportunities we offer them at King\'s.\xe2\x80\x9d

About the role

Who are we?
King\'s School is an ecumenical Christian School in the Diocese of Chichester. Our work and relationships are based upon the four core Christian values of Love, Forgiveness, Respect and Responsibility and through these we encourage and support every student and member of staff to be the best that they can be.

The school opened its doors to its first cohort of students in September 2013, when it was based on a small temporary site. There are currently just over 860 students in years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, and a team of over 80 teachers and support staff. In September 2019, the school moved into its permanent site in Hangleton. We are now lucky to enjoy purpose-built facilities for all areas of the curriculum and stunning views of the South Downs. This was the culmination of six years of hard work and planning and marked the beginning of an exciting new stage in the school\'s development. Our next milestone will be the opening of our Sixth Form in 2023. Planning and preparation for this are well underway. Applicants are encouraged to review our Sixth Form website for more information.

What do others say about us?
The school received its third Ofsted inspection in March 2022 (Section 5 inspection) and retained its rating of good overall with outstanding features. The inspector noted that pupils \xe2\x80\x9care proud to be part of the school community\xe2\x80\x9d and that \xe2\x80\x9cthe school\'s provision for their education and welfare makes a significant contribution to their lives.\xe2\x80\x9d

Our recent staff survey found that staff feel supported and valued.

• I feel very supported and listened to in this school. The school sets clear expectations, and the SLT is very approachable.
• I feel good about my new role. I feel I can approach colleagues, and the senior team with any questions or queries that I may have.

(Staff survey 2022)

What are we looking for?

• Experience working with students with SEND
• Commitment to whole child education and equality of opportunity
• Flexibility, adaptability and resilience

Please see the attached job description for a full profile of the role.

Please ensure you apply with the King\'s School application form attached below.

Why join King\'s School?

• Enthusiastic, committed and supportive staff team
• Range of opportunities for professional development
• Exciting opportunities in school development
• Excellent support through our sponsor- Russell Education Trust

Visits to the school

If you have any questions about this role, or would like an informal discussion about joining King\'s, please contact Claudia Flamson via

Applicants are also encouraged to visit the school\'s website, where you can find virtual tours and welcome videos.

How to apply:
If you wish to apply for this position, please visit our website for the application form and further information Completed applications should be sent to by noon on the closing date. Please note that we are only able to accept applications made via our application form. Applications made by C.V. or other application form will be rejected.

King\'s School actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. More specifically, our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring has indicated that the school currently under-represents minority ethnic groups and so we actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from a BAME background.
Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post, irrespective of gender, race, sexuality, or other protected characteristic or any pre-existing connection to the school, its Governors or Trust.

We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. All offers of employment will be subject to the individual undergoing an enhanced barred list check.

King\'s School is a Free School which takes funding from the Department for Education and operates as any other state school. Our sponsor is the Russell Education Trust which is an organisation staffed solely by Educational Professionals (and not by private business).

Additional information

Company information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove City Council