Special Support Assistant

Spinfield School, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2RE

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,836.00 - £25,823.00 Annually (FTE) £7,770 - £8,079 (Actual Salary)

Special Support Assistant job summary

Special Support Assistant

Pay Scale: Bucks Pay Range 1B Point 6-10 (£24,836-£25,823 FTE Salary)

Actual Salary: £7,770 - £8,079

Working Weeks: 38 Weeks (Term Time Only)

Total Working Weekly Hours: 14 Hours per Week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 08.45am - 12.15pm

Start Date: January 2027

The School

Spinfield School part of the Marlow Education Trust (MET) is a welcoming and inclusive school set in the heart of its local community. Spinfield School's vision 'to be a happy school with a love of learning at its heart, where all children and staff are nurtured within a safe environment, to reach their potential'

The Marlow Education Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust committed to excellence in education, ensuring the highest possible quality of education for all children in our community. The MET was founded to support education in schools in the local community in and around Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

The Role

Spinfield School require an enthusiastic and dedicated person to work in their vibrant, exciting school providing targeted support for a pupil with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). Experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential as training would be provided.

Main duties will include:-

• 1:1 support
• General administration duties

This is a tremendous opportunity to join our school and work with our delightful children to support their learning. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and flexible.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role.

The successful candidate:

• Will have Patience and Empathy
• Will be Adaptable and Flexible
• Have good communication skills
• High Expectations and raising standards

What we Offer:

• A free, 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Continuous Personal Development (CPD) Opportunities
• Staff Discount at the Redgrave Sports Centre based at Great Marlow School
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family Friendly Policies
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• And much more!

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Spinfield School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Spinfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spinfield-school-marlow

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