Specialist Support Assistant - Key Stage 1 & 2
Talbot House Children's Charity are looking to recruit more Specialist Support Assistants (SSAs), to work in our growing school, across KS1 & KS2.
The suitable applicants must have experience of working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, Trauma and attachment, some of pupils may have multiple needs.
We are a small non-maintained school with pupils ranging from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.
If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.
Starting date is as soon as possible, pending your notice period.
Hours of work are: term time only, Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm and 8:00am to 3:00pm on a Friday. Alternatively, we could offer the following hours of work, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm and 8:30am to 3:30pm on a Friday. A total of 39 hour per week, including paid lunch periods.
Salary: £24,336.00 per annum (this is the actual salary, you are paid 52 week of the year, it is not subject to a pro-rata calculation).
Working at the Charity you will:.
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receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary, plus many other benefits such as employer assist program (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
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be offered access to an independent financial advisor.
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have the option of joining the Charity's competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.
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attend staff events.
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work with a passionate team.
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work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
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be provided with free meals while at work.
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be provided with items of uniform.
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be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
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have opportunities to undertake training and gain further qualifications relevant to the role.
To apply please fully complete our application form, using the personal specification to help you complete the 'Personal Statement' section of the form. Applicants who read our Tips for Applicants document before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview. You will find our Tips for Applicants document and Application Form attached above. Please send your completed application form to: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 5 January 2025
Shortlisting: w/c Monday, 6 January 2025
1st Interview Date: w/c Monday 6 or 13 January 2025
If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on 0191 229 0111 or email the HR Department at:
Note: The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details.
We can only accept a Charity Application Form for this role. We are not able to accept CVs for any role. If you submit a CV it will not be reviewed. Please view our Safer Recruitment Policy. Applicants should be aware that any relevant issues arising from their declarations and references will be addressed at interview.