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CURRENT VACANCIES
Application forms and job descriptions for vacancies are available to download below. Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@woodlandsmeed.co.uk or posted to the school site.
This 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, and verification of medical fitness.
Woodlands Meed is an inclusive employer and committed to ensuring applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview provided the minimum requirements for the role are met. We will ensure any reasonable adjustments you may need to access the interview are in place. We are committed to the Government Disability Confident scheme.
A full training programme will form part of your induction and a comprehensive INSET training package will equip you to meet the needs of our learners.
We offer all staff access to a bespoke employee wellbeing programme.
SEND Support Administrator
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Administrator to support our school and college sites in Burgess Hill.
The successful candidate will have strong written communication skills, as they will be responsible for preparing statutory reports for pupils. Excellent planning and organisational abilities are essential, along with the ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
As this role involves working with a range of stakeholders, strong interpersonal and communication skills are vital.
For more information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Hours:
35 hours per week. Term time only, including INSET days
Specific hours to be agreed but must include Monday 9.00am to 2.00pm, Tuesday 9.00am to 3.30pm, Wednesday 9.00am to 3.30pm
Salary:
NJC Grade 5 (scale point 7-8) £25584 - £25992
Actual starting salary for 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year is £20,793
Closing date: 4th August 2025
Interview date: likely to be 11th August
To start: September 2025
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistants required.
NJC Grade 4-5 (scp 4-8; actual £20201-21180pa) based on experience
Interested applicants need to have experience or a keen interest in meeting the needs of learners with a wide range of special needs and the ability to contribute positively to a team of class staff.
Permanent, full time and part time positions available. Full time staff work 35 hours per week, term time only - 8.45 to 4pm Monday to Friday (5pm on Tuesdays).
Closing date: 16/7/2025
Interview date: 21/7/2025