Special Support Assistant

Special Support Assistant30 Hours per week Part TimeFixed TermTerm Time Only 43.6 weeks per year Cidari Multi Academy Trust and the Governing Body of Baines Endowed Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated conscientious & creative Special Support Assistant to join our committed & hardworking staff team working with children from EYFS to Year 6. The successful candidate will join us at an exciting time in the life of our school and assist in meeting the personal social and educational needs of our children.We have polite hardworking wonderful children and committed and supportive staff who work well as a team. Our governors are passionate about education and fully engage in our drive to excellence.The suitable candidate will:Work with colleagues to determine the specific learning and physical requirements of individual pupilsHave the essential qualifications and experience as detailed in the person specification including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or aboveSupport other staff to ensure educational settings meet the needs of pupilsHave high expectations for childrens learningBe enthusiastic energetic positive and approachable with a good sense of humourSupport and develop our aims and ethos built on Christian valuesWe can offer you:A warm welcome from a happy community with a strong Christian ethos.Confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.The active support of parents and governors.Strong links with other local church schools and the local community.Opportunities for professional and personal developmentMotivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team.Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension SchemeAccess to health and wellbeing support for you and your familyEmployment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements.Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions and supported through regular JCNC meetings.Access to employee benefits & rewards through PerkboxCycle to work schemeIf you believe that you possess the above qualities we would like to hear from you.Application will only be accepted on a fully completed application form with supporting letter. CVs will not be accepted.Further information about the Academy is available by visiting our website.Visits to the Academy are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment through the school office.Closing date: Friday 5th December 2025 at 12pmProposed interview date: Monday 15th December 2025Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust established in November 2013 a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below. Key Skills Data Entry,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Data Collection,Special Education,Personal Injury Law,Special Needs,Experience with Children,Human Resources,Tube Feeding,Word Processing,Writing Skills Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 25583 - 25989