DURRINGTON INFANT AND JUNIOR FEDERATED SCHOOLSSpecial Support Assistant for our Special Support Centre (SSC) Temporary until July 2026Grade 6 term time only 8.30am – 3.30pm (30mins unpaid lunch)FTE Salary £26,409 - £27,711 Actual Salary £19,539 - £20,502 Line manager: Teacher in Charge of the SSC We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and nurturing special support assistant to join the dedicated team in our Special Support Centre. This role involves supporting the educational and social development of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social Communication Difficulties and sometimes challenging behaviour, to integrate into mainstream classes from the SSC when appropriate. This post is term time only, a temporary position, 5 days a week from 8.30am to 3.30pm (half an hour unpaid lunch).The successful applicant will have:•Minimum level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification •Experience of working with children with special educational needs •A passion for learning•Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues•Ability to motivate, engage and enthuse children•Experience working with children who display challenging behaviourThe school can offer:•A happy, busy school with a shared vision•Children who enjoy learning•Training opportunities for continued professional development•A supportive teaching environment with friendly staff Durrington Infant and Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred lists check. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. If you wish to read our Privacy Notice for applicants, this is available on our website - To arrange a visit or for further information (job description, person specification, and general information) please contact Mrs Julia Cook, PA to the Head Teacher via email at k Closing Date: Friday 21st February 2025 (5pm)Interview Date: Thursday 27th February 2025