Special Support Assistant

Special Support Assistant (SSA)

The working hours range from 32.50 to 37 per week, term time

Fixed term whilst funded 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated, conscientious & creative SSA to join our committed & hardworking staff team. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To support specific groups of pupils with Special Educational Needs to access education.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Flexible, term-time hours
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements.
• Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings.
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A recognised and relevant qualification (Social Care, Health, Education, Childcare or Community) at a level 2
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative
  
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment
• A can-do attitude
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school

Advert End date: Friday 29th September at 1pm

Proposed Interview date: Thursday 5th October 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.