Specialist Teaching and Learning Support Assistant

(SPECIALIST) TEACHING & LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
GANTON SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point:     4, Scp 5-7
Salary:                             £24,790 - £25,584 FTE, £19,035 - £19,644 Actual, £12.85 - £13.26/hour
Hours of work:               33 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract:                         Permanent, Term-time + 5 training days (195 days/year)
Start date:                       September 2025

Ganton School is part of Humber Education Trust and is seeking a Specialist Teaching and Learning Support to work with our amazing children who have a range of special needs.

The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge, skills and experience to support our pupils’ learning, as well as discharging the professional duties outlined within the attached job specification.

Many of our pupils have complex medical needs as well as learning and/or communication difficulties. You will be expected to work across the school individually with pupils and/or with groups in classes. The pupils require high levels of adult support not only to access the school curriculum but also with personal care routines.

Job Requirements

• Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on learners’ attainment, progress, behaviour and attitudes to learning
• Supervises and provides specialist support for individuals with SEN, disabilities, personal and health needs, EAL, etc. ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Support the academic, social, emotional and development of individuals and groups of learners understanding clearly how children, young people and vulnerable adults with complex and Special Educational Needs learn
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Sets challenging and demanding expectations and promotes self-esteem and independence

The Successful Candidate will have:

• Experience of working with or caring for children, young people and/or vulnerable adults
• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding
• Delivered intervention with positive measurable impact
• Ability to interact well using courtesy, tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.

We Offer:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

Apply:

Please complete an application form and submit with an optional cover letter to our ETeach career page.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Friday 23 May 2025

Interviews:  w/c 16 June 2025

Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring to make an appointment.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Danielle Abbott, HR Administrator, at Ganton School.

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.