Special School Support Assistant - Greenmead Primary School
Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
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Special School Support Assistant
£20,169 per annum (FTE £25,776) - Grade 2
32.5 hours per week
Term time only (39 weeks)
Required for September 2023 or earlier
We are looking for a Special School Support Assistant to provide support to pupils with a range of additional needs including learning difficulties and physical disabilities. The role is to support the whole school and the successful applicant will initially be given an opportunity to specialise in one curriculum pathway (sensory, semi-formal or formal). Please indicate on your application if you have a preference. The role is responsible, under the instruction or guidance of the teacher or line manager, to undertake work, care or support programmes to individual pupils or to work with groups, including more in-depth support for those with SEND. The support will include attending to their individual care needs, (such as feeding, toileting and some medical procedures) and supporting the classroom teacher in delivering the curriculum focussed activities and the Therapy team with the integrated therapy. You will need to have a good level of IT skills for both supporting the pupils and to access the wider school communication platforms.
A commitment to Greenmead children and their complex needs is essential, plus the ability to work as part of a team. Greenmead is an outstanding primary school for children aged 2 – 11 years who may have severe physical disabilities, communication and learning difficulties. Many of the children have additional complex medical needs.
You will be joining a supportive, enthusiastic and committed team. We are co-located with our mainstream neighbours, Ronald Ross Primary School, and we are able to participate in some shared learning and play with them.
You will receive training to support you in your role and to further develop your professional expertise. There will be an induction training day on Monday 29th May 2023 for the successfully appointed candidates (if this is not something you can commit to, then please inform us through your application form).
Visits to the school to learn more about us are warmly welcomed!
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
£20,169 per annum (FTE £25,776) - Grade 2
32.5 hours per week
Term time only (39 weeks)
Required for September 2023 or earlier
We are looking for a Special School Support Assistant to provide support to pupils with a range of additional needs including learning difficulties and physical disabilities. The role is to support the whole school and the successful applicant will initially be given an opportunity to specialise in one curriculum pathway (sensory, semi-formal or formal). Please indicate on your application if you have a preference. The role is responsible, under the instruction or guidance of the teacher or line manager, to undertake work, care or support programmes to individual pupils or to work with groups, including more in-depth support for those with SEND. The support will include attending to their individual care needs, (such as feeding, toileting and some medical procedures) and supporting the classroom teacher in delivering the curriculum focussed activities and the Therapy team with the integrated therapy. You will need to have a good level of IT skills for both supporting the pupils and to access the wider school communication platforms.
A commitment to Greenmead children and their complex needs is essential, plus the ability to work as part of a team. Greenmead is an outstanding primary school for children aged 2 – 11 years who may have severe physical disabilities, communication and learning difficulties. Many of the children have additional complex medical needs.
You will be joining a supportive, enthusiastic and committed team. We are co-located with our mainstream neighbours, Ronald Ross Primary School, and we are able to participate in some shared learning and play with them.
You will receive training to support you in your role and to further develop your professional expertise. There will be an induction training day on Monday 29th May 2023 for the successfully appointed candidates (if this is not something you can commit to, then please inform us through your application form).
Visits to the school to learn more about us are warmly welcomed!
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
Please complete the attached application form. CVs are not accepted.
Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email to admin@greenmead.wandsworth.sch.uk for the attention of Shafina Qureshi or by post.
Closing Date: Monday 17th April 2023 (at noon)
Shortlisting: Monday 17th April 2023
Interviews: Monday 24th April 2023
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of the recruitment process, Greenmead Primary will consider carrying out an online search (including social media) as part of our due diligence for shortlisted candidates.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
GREENMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL
147 Beaumont Road, Southfields, London, SW19 6RY
Tel: 020 8789 1466
Email: admin@greenmead.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Roxanne Hammond
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
