Job Details

Job introduction

Role: Special Support Assistant

Grade: 6 (Point 9 – 12)

Salary: £26,409 - £27,711 (£15,030 - £15,771)

Hassocks Infant School is seeking to appoint a Special Support Assistant. The post will be temporary, for two terms and for 25 hours per week (9.00am to 3.00pm) starting on Monday, 6th January 2025, term time only, which includes a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

We are absolutely committed to providing the very best education for our children and we are seeking to appoint a strong candidate to the role who has the right skill set, values and attributes.

The role involves supporting the educational and social development of identified pupils with additional learning needs.

About the role

We would like to appoint somebody who will:

• Offer 1:1 and small group support for individual children
• Offer support at playtimes
• Provide specialist support and care for identified children, in line with their Individual Support Plans and Education, Health and Care plans

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed providing high levels of support to pupils, on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and enjoy working with children
• Forward thinking, creative and able to make learning fun
• Able to work effectively with members of the school community, including parents

The school can offer:

• A happy, supportive environment
• A fantastic, friendly team who are committed to providing the very best outcomes for all of our children
• Training opportunities for continued professional development

The full application details and form can be found here: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/school-jobs/

Visits are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01273 842549 or office@hassocksis.com to arrange a visit.

The closing date is Friday, 13th December at 12.00pm. Interviews will be held during the week beginning 16th December 2024.

Hassocks Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and DBS clearance.

Please ensure you apply with the WSCC application form attached below.

Additional information

 

Company information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

Files

• Job Description
• Person Specification
• School Advert Copy
• WSCC Application Form