Special Support Assistant - Ssa

Lancashire County Council, Cotton Tree, Pendle

Special Support Assistant - Ssa

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Lancashire County Council, Cotton Tree, Pendle

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 28 Mar | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e5bc6976f24548acbec9cc878bb3472f

Full Job Description

  • Working alongside staff who will provide the skills and support to develop you with your next steps in your career.
  • A dedicated governing board and staff who are supportive and passionate about their community.
  • A school where you have the opportunity to make a real difference.
  • Well behaved and motivated children who want to do their best.
  • A commitment to your professional development and well- being.
  • Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. The closing date is 12 noon on 26/04/2025

    The Governors of Primet Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate teaching assistant who has a desire to improve outcomes for children. The ideal candidate will share our vision for the school to work alongside the staff to raise standards and to become an outstanding practitioner. We are looking for a Special Support Assistant who:
  • Is an inspirational and outstanding classroom practitioner who leads by example and who motivates, inspires and challenges children to be passionate about their learning.
  • To support children in class with specific identified needs.
  • Has a proven track record and is passionate in developing children to be confident and compassionate.
  • Has very high expectations of all and will inspire, challenge and encourage children to achieve the best.
  • Is innovative and forward thinking with a progressive vision for school improvement through clear communication and has a can-do attitude.
  • Has understanding for the needs of others and will support pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis., Certificate diploma in Childcare and Education.
  • GCSE Maths and English C grade or above or equivalent.
  • Essential Experience
  • Outstanding behavioural management.
  • Ability to motivate pupils and staff, leading by example.
  • Good organisational and communication skills.
  • Experience of supporting children in the primary age range.
  • To work as a team.
  • Empathy towards different cultures, religions and social backgrounds.
  • Calmness
  • Enthusiasm
  • Confidentiality
  • Positivity
  • Flexibility
  • Desirable Experience
  • To understand how teaching and learning styles can contribute to raising achievement.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the needs of young children especially those with special needs.
  • Ability to deliver intervention programmes to groups of children.
  • Suggest alternative ways of helping children if they are unable to understand
  • Evidence of outstanding practice supporting children.
  • Supporting a child with Autism.

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