ASAP start - Student Support Assistant
* Salary Range: £24,703 - £25,545 FTE
* Location: Hailsham
* Job Type: Term time only (plus INSET days)
* Hours: 32.5 hours per week - 8.15am to 15.15pm
We are seeking experienced and energetic Teaching Assistants to join our team at a purpose-built special school in Hastings. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with SEMH and associated needs, with high expectations for each child to become a confident young adult well-prepared for the future.
Day to Day of the role:
* Support the Class Teacher in planning, delivering, and assessing inclusive lessons.
* Assist in creating a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment for pupils.
* Work closely with pupils, providing individual support and encouragement to help them achieve their potential.
* Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and Trust Executive Team to implement school policies and practices.
* Engage with pupils to develop their emotional, academic, vocational, and physical skills.
* Participate in the wider school community, contributing to extracurricular activities and school events.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience as a Teaching Assistant, preferably within SEN provision.
* Understanding of the needs of pupils with SEMH and associated challenges.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under the guidance of the teaching and leadership staff.
* Commitment to the school’s ethos of Love, Flourishing, Community, and Social Justice.
* Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
* Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
* Right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary within the East Sussex Local NJC Grade 6 SCP 14-16.
* Term time only working hours, allowing for a better work-life balance.
* Opportunities for professional development within a supportive trust environment.
* Being part of a school that values and promotes a climate of possibility and success.
To apply for this Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV via Reed.co.uk and I will respond.