Job Introduction
We are looking for a Special Needs Assistant to work with specific children with SEND. Special Needs Assistants at St Francis also undertake a mixture of roles, from supporting individuals or small groups to working with the class teacher to support pupils within class. Responsibilities will also require you to prepare activities and resources in consultation with the class teacher and SENCo, implement advice from external agencies as well as monitor and record progress. This role could also include personal intimate care and medical care for which training will be provided.
Candidates will be required to have a minimum of English and Maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent. Ideally, experience of working with children would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be:
- a caring and dedicated professional
- someone who enjoys working with children
- a good team player
- committed to high standards in learning and behaviour
- resourceful and able to show initiative
- highly efficient and organised and able to act on their own initiative as well as take direction from others
- an effective communicator and a good listener
- able to motivate and challenge pupils to achieve their best
If you are:
- Keen to work in a highly successful school and committed to be part of a very supportive staff team
- Friendly, flexible and eager to develop personally and professionally
- Dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic, with a good understanding of your own work life balance
Then we can offer:
- Children who are motivated, keen to learn and proud of their school andachievements
- Supportive, friendly and committed colleagues who will welcome you to our team
- Commitment to your professional development and CPD opportunities within the school and local authority
- A resource rich school and learning environment both inside and out
- Support and encouragement to maintain a healthy work/life balance and good wellbeing.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details.
Working pattern
We have a need for a member of staff full time, term time (Monday- Friday 8.30-3.20 with a 20 minute break). The role could be a job share between up to two people. Please make clear in your application if you would like to apply on this basis. Please note that this is a fixed term position, ending in August 2027.
