Inclusion Support Assistant

Sherbrook Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Sherbrook Primary School is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to help pupils with special educational needs within a specialist setting. You will assist in delivering an individualised curriculum and support pupil wellbeing throughout the day.

The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time (39.2 weeks per year), with a permanent contract. A caring, patient and collaborative approach is essential to support pupils and families.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in an educational setting.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of needs and abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and assessment of an individualised curriculum.
• Support pupils' learning, independence and wellbeing in and beyond the classroom.
• Promote safety and welfare of all children and communicate with colleagues and external agencies.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and school events.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

SEND understanding

Communication with parents

Job description

Inclusion Support Assistant

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm Term time only (39.2 weeks per year) Permanent position required as soon as possible

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities?

Sherbrook Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Inclusion Support Assistant to join our highly skilled and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist setting where every day brings new rewards and where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of our pupils.

At Sherbrook, we are proud of our nurturing and inclusive environment. We work with children with a wide range of learning needs and are committed to providing engaging, meaningful and personalised learning experiences that enable every child to thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can effectively support the delivery and assessment of an individualised curriculum.
• Is able to meet the educational, physical, social and emotional needs of pupils.
• Can support pupils' learning, independence and wellbeing both in and beyond the classroom.
• Is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and positive development of all children.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, parents and external agencies.
• Works positively as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Has patience, resilience, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to supporting children with SEND.

In return, Sherbrook can offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly regarded specialist setting with high aspirations for every pupil.
• Wonderful children who are at the heart of everything we do.
• A friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and develop specialist SEND knowledge and skills.
• A rewarding role where your contribution will make a real and lasting impact.

For more information about our school, please visit: www.sherbrook.staffs.sch.uk

Visits to the School

We warmly welcome and strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit Sherbrook Primary School to learn more about our provision and meet our dedicated team.

A school visit is a prerequisite for this post.