Special School Support Assistants from September 2024
30 hours per week (8.45am-3.30pm) term time only
Pay Scale: S4 SCPt 7-10
Pro-rata Salary £21,320.03-£22,297.85
Permanent Contract
Would you like to make a positive impact on the development and on the lives of children who face the greatest challenges? If yes, then we want to hear from you
About us:
St Ann’s School is an outstanding secondary special school in Ealing with students with the most complex disabilities including profound and multiple learning and physical disabilities, severe learning difficulties and complex autism. The school works with a wide variety of young people. One of the cohorts are students with behaviours that challenge, working to develop their regulation skills to be able to participate in their communities. Another cohort are students with complex physical and learning disabilities and our focus is to enable them to be as independent, as possible Our school is a forward-thinking, vibrant, caring, inclusive and diverse school. Our aim is to provide our students with a happy, joyful, creative environment where they can thrive and achieve their full potential.
About you:
*We are looking for committed people who bring their own brand of positive energy, enthusiasm and kindness and are dedicated to contributing to an outstanding learning experience for our amazing students.
*The successful candidate will have a keen sense of responsibility, creativity of thought, a happy, gentle and a positive ‘can do’ approach to addressing everyday challenges.
*Experience of working with young people with the most complex disabilities is welcome but what is most important is the attitude and determination to provide the absolute very best for all our students. It is a role where you can make a significant difference in our students’ lives.
*We look forward to finding out more about you and how you can contribute to our team.
*We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
How to apply:
Visits to the school on Monday 29 April 2024 from 10.00-11.00am are strongly recommended. Please contact the school office to make an appointment if you would like to join the visit.
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website https://www.stannsschool.co.uk/vacancies/
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2.
St. Anns School is committed to Safeguarding Children – All candidates will require Enhanced DBS clearance. Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and will be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may consider this information during the recruitment process.
Visit Date: Monday 29 April 2024 10.00-11.00am
Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 3 May 2024
Short listing date: Tuesday 7 May 2024
Interview date: Friday 10 May 2024
Start Date: Monday 2 September 2024
Induction date: The successful candidate will need to attend an essential pre-employment induction on day on Tuesday 16 July 2024 9.30-3.00
We reserve the right to close applications for these posts if a suitable applicant is found.