What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Brunswick Community Primary School are looking to appoint a Level 3 Pupil Support Assistant to assist in the provision of support for a child with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, primarily supporting a KS2 pupil. The post will commence as soon as possible until 31st August 2026.
Ideally candidates will hold a relevant TA qualification and have experience of supporting SEND pupils.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible.
• Possess a high standard of spoken and written English, and is proficient in Mathematics.
• Has good knowledge and understanding of supporting children with SEND including recent experience/training of supporting children with ASD and behavioural needs.
• Is able to adopt a trauma-informed approach to supporting pupils.
• Is able to communicate effectively with school staff, professionals and families.
• Is a team player, able to work effectively with our school SENDCo and other external services to adapt provision in order to support the specific needs of our pupils.
The post is to support a pupil with specific funding until 31.8.2026, the school reserves the right to review the end date of the contract should the pupil leave the school early.
Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic individuals who will support the team ethos of our school and join our hardworking and supportive staff. The person appointed will be able to build and sustain positive relationships with children and adults, and have a commitment to personal training and development.
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th March 2025, 9am
If you would like an application pack for this post please email recruitment@brunswick.sheffield.sch.uk Completed applications should be addressed to Thomas Johnson, Headteacher and returned to recruitment@brunswick.sheffield.sch.uk (please note this email address is not monitored outside of recruitment rounds)
Viewing the school is recommended and can be arranged by telephoning the school on 0114 2695315.
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining a team of dedicated and skilled staff who are committed to providing an outstanding learning environment and the highest possible level of learning and care for the children of Brunswick Community Primary School.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.