Special Support Assistant with Welfare

Special Support Assistant with Welfare30 hours per week part time26.25 hours Special Support Assistant3.75 hours WelfareFixed Term till 31st August 2026Term Time Only 44.67 weeks per year Darwen St James is a small Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary Academy situated in the heart of Darwen.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Darwen St James C.E. Primary Academy. This role is varied and we are looking for an adaptable flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities. 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 are looking for a highly motivated conscientious & creative Special Support Assistant (Level 2) to join our committed & hardworking staff team at an exciting time in the life of our school.The suitable candidate will:Be an excellent teaching assistant with previous SEND support experience essentialWork with the class teacher to fulfil the specific learning needs and targets of individual SEND pupilsSupport other staff to ensure educational settings meet the needs of SEND pupilsDemonstrate initiative and proactivity to work independently as well as part of a teamHave 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 happy and caring Academy with a distinctive Christian ethosLively and responsive children who enjoy schoolHard working and dedicated team of staff & GovernorsMutually supportive partnerships between our Local Authority and Cidari Academy Trust schoolsOpportunities for professional and personal developmentMotivated and experiences Governing Body and central Trust teamLocal Government Pension SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to health and wellbeing benefits.Access to employee benefits & rewards through PerkboxCycle to work schemeClosing date: Thursday 30th October 2025 at 1pmInterview date: Monday 3rd November 2025We are a small and friendly Academy whose team work happily together to enable our learners to enjoy and achieve their very best.Please 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 are 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 by 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: 24796 - 25583