Specialist support assistant New

Specialist Support Assistant

• Supporting children with SEMH difficulties
• Darwen
• X2 roles
• Full-time role, 8.00am-4pm
• £11.85 per hour
• Flexible start (ASAP start)
• Until the end of the academic year (July 2023)

Teaching Personnel have been approached by a specialist provision in Darwen which caters for pupils aged 11-19 with complex social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. They are looking to recruit 3x Specialist support assistant due to new starters in Years 6, Year 7 and Year 8.

Many pupils who attend this school have not had a previously good experience at school and have been persistently absent from education. As a result, the pupils have large gaps in their learning and have low confidence levels in their academic ability.

The school offers a therapeutic environment which allows the pupils to thrive. A varied curriculum is offered including vocational subjects as well as core subjects. The school also focuses on enrichment and connecting the pupils to their environment, as a result pupils should feel more engaged with their education and want to do well.

As a specialist support assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Helping pupils to engage with their learning
• Be a learning coach and encourage pupils to engage with their education
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Praise good behaviour
• Deal with potentially difficult situations

Next steps

• If you are interested in these positions, please get in touch with Keira by clicking apply now
• Once we have your details on the system, we will be able to put your CV forward for the positions
• The school will shortlist CVs and ask to meet shortlisted candidates, this may be for an informal interview/ trial day or week in school.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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