Support Worker (supporting pupil(s) with specific medical needs)
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Haywards Heath, Not recorded, RH17 5DP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6ac0fe5d-a8a4-4a11-839e-732c19593b2f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Woodgate Primary School is committed to providing the highest quality learning for all children. We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and enthusiastic Support Worker to support pupils with specific medical needs.
The purpose of this role is to work autonomously, in line with school policies and health care plans, to provide person centred support to any pupil with physical disabilities and additional health needs in order to promote independence, self- esteem, social inclusion. Working closely with teachers and teaching assistants you will also facilitate the pupil(s) accessing the curriculum, taking part in learning and experiencing a sense of achievement. This may include supporting a small number of pupils or working on a 1:1 basis with a specific pupil (subject to their levels of need). Training on health care needs will be provided by a registered nurse.
For further information and to apply for this role please download an application pack from our website https://www.woodgateprimary.school/current-vacancies/
What the school offers its staff
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour or to discuss the role further please contact the school office: 01444 461329 or office@woodgateprimary.school.
Please email your completed application form and covering letter to office@woodgateprimary.school. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint early for the right candidate.
Closing date and shortlisting: Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 9am
Interviews: TBC
Commitment to safeguarding
Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed along with other relevant employment checks.
Woodgate Primary School is committed to providing the highest quality learning for all children. We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and enthusiastic Support Worker to support pupils with specific medical needs.
The purpose of this role is to work autonomously, in line with school policies and health care plans, to provide person centred support to any pupil with physical disabilities and additional health needs in order to promote independence, self- esteem, social inclusion. Working closely with teachers and teaching assistants you will also facilitate the pupil(s) accessing the curriculum, taking part in learning and experiencing a sense of achievement. This may include supporting a small number of pupils or working on a 1:1 basis with a specific pupil (subject to their levels of need). Training on health care needs will be provided by a registered nurse.
For further information and to apply for this role please download an application pack from our website https://www.woodgateprimary.school/current-vacancies/
What the school offers its staff
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour or to discuss the role further please contact the school office: 01444 461329 or office@woodgateprimary.school.
Please email your completed application form and covering letter to office@woodgateprimary.school. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint early for the right candidate.
Closing date and shortlisting: Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 9am
Interviews: TBC
Commitment to safeguarding
Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed along with other relevant employment checks.