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Special Support Assistant

School
St George's Church of England Secondary Academy
Location
Blackpool, Lancashire
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Salary
NJC Grade D Scale Point 7-11
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
24th November 2023 01:00 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1385042
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Job ID: 1385042

Special Support Assistant 

Hours range from 32.5 to 37 per week, term time 

Fixed Term

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.
  • Access to health and wellbeing support for you and you 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 24th November at 1pm

Proposed Interview date: Thursday 30th November 2023

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. 

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Safeguarding Statement:

St George's School - A Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
St George's Church of England Secondary Academy

St George's Church of England Secondary Academy

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