Job Introduction
Special School Support Assistant
The work will include supporting the learning of the young people under the direction of a teacher and helping to meet the personal care needs of the pupils in the school.
Some experience of working with children in a school or care setting in a paid or voluntary capacity is essential. Experience of working with children with SEN is useful but not essential, as training will be given.
Great Oaks is part of the Specialist Schools Trust, comprising of Great Oaks and Rosewood Special Schools. Great Oaks has three sites across the City.
Please see the school website https://www.greatoaks.school/ for more details about the school.
Hours are 8.40 - 3.20 Monday to Friday with opportunity for some additional hours if interested.
FTE £28,792 per annum, pro-rata salary for term-time only/32 hours per week/44.6 weeks is £21,357 per annum
Behaviour and Pastoral Support Officer
You’ll play a vital part in helping students overcome barriers to learning by building trusting relationships and offering consistent co-regulation experiences. Using de-escalation techniques and tailored interventions, you’ll help students develop self-regulation skills and thrive in their educational environment.
As a visible and proactive presence throughout the school day, you’ll respond to behaviour incidents, support attendance and engagement, and collaborate with staff and families to create positive outcomes. No two days are the same, but every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
This role is open to candidates with experience supporting young people who may display behaviours which challenge. While school experience is desirable, we would consider applications from candidates with other experience working directly supporting young people.
Support Staff Scale Grade 7 SCP 20-25 (Term Only Salary Pro-Rata 44.6 Weeks £27,957.34 - £31,187.41)
For job descriptions for both roles please visit our school website.
Closing Date: 12th June 2026
Interview Date Monday 6th July and 8th July 2026
Safer Recruitment
The Specialist Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with Social Media checks.