Primary Care & Support Assistant - Maternity Cover

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy invites applications for a Special Support Assistant on a maternity cover basis. You will join a warm, welcoming team at a 4–11 age range school, with full training provided to support children with diverse needs.

Experience in a primary setting is preferred; you will work with professionals to meet physical, medical, sensory and emotional needs, and contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary setting preferred.
• Ability to respond to children’s individual needs with initiative.
• Good behaviour management skills.
• Calm and patient approach.
• Belief that every child can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support children with physical, medical, sensory and emotional needs.
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals to meet pupils’ needs.
• Provide care and support within a nurturing, team-based environment.

Skills

Proactive with initiative

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Empathy for children

Team collaboration

Job description

Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy invites applications for a Special Support Assistant on a maternity cover basis. You will join a warm, welcoming team at a 4–11 age range school, with full training provided to support children with diverse needs.

Experience in a primary setting is preferred; you will work with professionals to meet physical, medical, sensory and emotional needs, and contribute to a nurturing learning environment.