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We offer a welcoming, supportive and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. We are committed to ensuring that all children have equal opportunities to develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually, fostering a love of learning from the very beginning. The team work closely with children and their families to create a respectful, inclusive community where everyone feels valued and supported to achieve their full potential.\nHours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am-3:15pm, term time only. This is a temporary position, initially until at least 31 March 2027, based on the current needs of the school. There may be an opportunity to extend the contract beyond this date, subject to the school’s ongoing needs and availability of funding.\nAdditional Lunchtime Supervisor Hours\nThe successful candidate would be actively encouraged to undertake an additional 5 hours per week as a Lunchtime Supervisor, working Monday to Friday, 12-1pm. These hours would be paid separately at Scale 3, Spinal Column Points 7-8, providing an opportunity to increase their working hours to 30 per week.\nWe are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development, is keen to develop their own skills and brings a positive, nurturing approach to everything they do. The ideal candidate would work confidently both independently and as part of a team, is proactive, adaptable and solution-focused and has a patient, caring and nurturing approach to supporting children. Experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) would be an advantage, but is not essential.\nAbove all, we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to providing a happy, safe and inspiring environment where every child can flourish.\nFor further information, please contact the school office: Email: \nClosing date: Midday 5th November 2026\nInterview date: Week beginning 9th November 2026\nHow to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: \nTelephone: (01273) 916618\nWebsite: www.westdeneprimary.co.uk/brighton-hove/primary/westdene \nAdditional Information\nBrighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality\nThis school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.\nPlease note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.\nBrighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.\nEncouraging a diverse workforce\nAs part of our continued commitment to equity and representation, we actively encourage applications from Black, racially minoritised, and other underrepresented groups in education sectors. 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