Special Support Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and resilient colleague to join our happy team who is committed to educating our children to reach their full potential. In addition you must be willing to assist with all the pupils' personal care needs. The ideal candidate will have Special Education experience, a minimum GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and preferably a qualification in Child Care. Kingsdown School is committed to safer recruitment in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK and DBS check. Closing date: Midday 19 November 2024 Interviews: 26 November 2024 All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

• SSA Job Desc and Person Spec
  
  Kingsdown is a special school and is part of a Multi Academy Trust known as SEN Trust Southend. It is for pupils aged 3-14 years who have severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities and associated learning difficulties.
  
  31.05 hours per week [8.45am - 3.45pm], term time only (39 weeks per year plus 4.6 weeks annual paid leave plus 2 weeks statutory holidays)
This post is fixed term for 1 year. Salary: LG Level 5 Point 8-12 - £25,992 - £27,711 pa (Actual salary £19,094 - £20,357 pa)