Pupil support: Specialist Support Assistant

Bury College Education Trust are seeking to appoint positive and energetic Special Support Assistants to work at Park View Primary School. There are two temporary positions until 31st August 2025, as the roles are subjected to and directly linked to the funding stream for SEND.

Do you have the drive, passion, and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people. If so, joining the Bury College Education Trust support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

We're looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people's lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the BCET community.

You will have:

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
Working with children in a school setting.
Experience of working with children with SEND.
The ability to maintain positive relationships with pupils and other adults.

The ability to work with pupils on a one to one, small groups and whole class.

Grade 6 Actual Salary £16,718 (Term time only 30 hours pw) and

Grade 6 Actual Salary £10,031 (Term time only 18 hours pw)

These will be temporary positions until 31st August 2025, as the roles are subjected to and directly linked to the funding stream for SEND.

Bury College Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

The successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check a satisfactory medical report arranged by school and satisfactory references.

Job Pack
Specialist Support Assistant Recruitment Pack

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