Specialist Support Assistant

More than one location, The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust

19 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Between £24,294.00 and £25,979.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in the position of Speech and Language SSA at Christ the King Catholic Academy (CTK) and St Cuthbert’s Catholic Academy (SCCA). This position offers an exciting opportunity for colleagues looking to join our schools and secure a role to make a difference to the lives of our young people.

We are looking to appoint an SSA Level 3 to support the development of speech and language across both schools. This position will allow successful candidates to combine a passion for Speech and Language within SEND whilst working across two unique primary settings supporting children, staff and agencies.

Both of our rapidly improving schools are one form entry however shared planning, organisation and discussion opportunities are frequent between our two sites for both teaching and non-teaching roles. This role offers opportunities to move between sites and work with a wider group of families and professionals. .

The role is an opportunity to work within the Special Educational Needs Department of our schools to promote, develop and enhance speech and language progression across all year groups from Nursery to year 6. You will work closely with the SENDCO, Speech and Language multi agency services, teaching staff and teaching assistants to achieve and offer exceptional provision to all children. The role combines support, engagement and interaction of children in one to one, small and large group settings both inside and outside of the classroom.

The successful candidate will have strong behaviour management qualities to support the child through a person centred approach, positive reinforcement and restorative practice to encourage learning. The successful candidate will show excellent attributes towards all areas of the SEN code of practice and in particular the connection between this and speech and language. Being computer literate, an excellent communicator and having a passion for high quality Special Educational Needs provision within a primary school are essential. Experience of working within such settings or with a child with such needs would be an advantage.

Closing date for applications: Monday 28th October 2024 – midday
Shortlisting: Monday 28th October 2024
Interview dates: Friday 1st November 2024 - TBC

Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade D, scale point range 7 - 11
Salary: £24,294.00 to £25,979.00 pro-rata (pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 27.5 per week
Start Date: As soon as possible

What the school offers its staff

Our school offers a range of professional development opportunities for the successful candidates. If you are at the start of your career working with young people, looking for a position to supplement other incomes or an established SSA ready for a change we would welcome an application.

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Academy and Christ the King Catholic Academy, part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Multi Academy Trust. Our aim is to create a partnership-based family of schools that celebrates the distinctiveness of each school and the diverse communities they serve, while maintaining our value-driven approach.

A caring ethos and high standards.
Friendly staff, admin support and a strong family ethos which make our academies a great place to work.
A focus on staff wellbeing including access to Counselling, 24 hour GP helpline, Health advice and support, Physiotherapy advice, annual flu jabs and a range of other services through our Schools Advisory Service wellbeing app.

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.

All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.