Special Support Assistant

We are looking for a caring and committed

Special Support Assistant to support our students' educational journey. Your

day-to-day assistance will be crucial in providing the help and encouragement

students need to thrive in a supportive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

To work under the guidance of

the head of site in the planning and implementation of learning

programmes for individuals or small groups

of learners.

To provide general

support to the satellite teachers in the management

and organisation of learners with special needs within

the site.

To assist the

teachers in creating and maintaining a

purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.

To assist the specialist

team in supporting children and young people within the local community

and for some periods of time within home and school settings for young

people accessing the outreach service.

To be responsible

for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young

people within the school.

Key Requirements:

GCSEs including Maths and English Understanding/Knowledge of Children with

Special Education Needs Ability to adapt activities to learners

changing motivation and interest levels Understanding of safeguarding practice within

a school environment Observe pupil learning behaviour and report

observations to the teacher