Special Educational Needs Support Assistant - Kemball School

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemball School is seeking a motivated SEN Support Assistant to support pupils with cognitive and learning difficulties. The role involves providing tailored learning activities, monitoring progress, and collaborating with teachers and professionals. Successful candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications, contributing to a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in education or care settings is essential.
• Willingness to pursue professional development through relevant courses.

Responsibilities

• Providing learning activities for individuals and groups under supervision.
• Planning and evaluating specialist activities, maintaining records.
• Supporting pupils with therapy or care programs.

Skills

Experience with pupils with cognition and learning needs

Supporting communication difficulties

Familiarity with child protection policies

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Teaching & Learning

Job description

Special Educational Needs Support Assistant - Kemball School

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Kemball School,

Job Title: Special Educational Needs Support Assistant

Grade: Level 5

Salary: £24,294 to £26,421 full time, full year (pending pay rise); £18,666 to £20,299 actual salary, 32.5 hours per week, term time only (pending pay rise)

Hours of Work: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8.45am to 3.35pm; Wednesday: 8.45am to 4.05pm; Friday: 8.25am to 3.35pm; 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Closing Date: 19 June 2025, by 9am

Location: Kemball School, Beaconsfield Drive, Blurton, Stoke on Trent ST3 3JD

Kemball School, part of Orchard Community Trust, is a day special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 with cognitive and learning difficulties (PMLD, SLD & MLD), some with complex medical/physical needs. The school has a welcoming atmosphere, with a current enrollment of 220 pupils.

The school is committed to equality of opportunity.

In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children.

Interviews are scheduled for 26 June 2025, with a start date of 1 September 2025. For more details and application instructions, visit our website: https://kemballschool.org.uk/vacancies/

We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic SEN Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. Experience with pupils with cognition and learning needs, supporting communication difficulties, sensory processing disorders, and medical needs is essential. Candidates should be willing to pursue professional development through relevant courses.

The successful candidate will have experience in education or care settings, hold NVQ Level 3 in Teaching & Learning or equivalent, and be familiar with child protection and health and safety policies. A detailed job description and person specification are available on our website.

Key duties include:

• Providing learning activities for individuals and groups under the supervision of a qualified teacher, adapting programs to meet SEN pupils' needs
• Planning and evaluating specialist activities, maintaining records and reports
• Supporting pupils with therapy or care programs designed by professionals
• Monitoring and recording development, progress, and attainment, and reporting issues
• Using appropriate resources and methods to facilitate learning
• Contributing to planning and review of individual development plans

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with pupil induction into specialist units or mainstream classes
• Monitoring behaviour and intervening in challenging situations
• Supervising pupils in various settings throughout the day
• Building relationships with families, carers, and other professionals
• Assisting with the use of aids and equipment
• Supervising pupils on educational outings and activities
• Managing materials and resources
• Administering medication following training and protocols
• Performing other duties as appropriate

Application forms and information are available on our website or by contacting us via email at [e-mail] or phone at 01782 883120. Completed applications should be emailed or mailed to the address provided.