Special Support Assistant

Schools; Horsham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship opportunities

Full training provided

Term-time only schedule

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School in West Sussex is seeking caring Special Support Assistants to join our dedicated team. We offer full-time and some part-time posts, with a supportive environment and opportunities to develop professionally.

Full training is provided, apprenticeship routes are available, and the role runs 8.30am–3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. Visits to the school are encouraged, and electronic applications are preferred.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Dedicated

Job description

Full-time and Part-time Opportunities Available
Make a difference every day at Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School is a thriving and aspirational special school for pupils aged 2-19 with severe, complex, and profound multiple learning difficulties. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Special Support Assistants to join our exceptional team.

No two days are the same at QEII. Every day brings new challenges, new experiences and, most importantly, opportunities to make a genuine difference to the lives of our pupils. Whether supporting a young person to communicate for the first time, achieve a personal goal, develop their independence or simply celebrate a small but significant success, you will play a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.

We have full-time vacancies available (with some part-time opportunities) working 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

Salary: Grade 5 or 6, depending on experience.

Full training will be provided and we are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing development opportunities. Apprenticeship routes are also available.

If you are creative, compassionate, resilient and excited by the opportunity to work in a school where every achievement is celebrated, we would love to hear from you.

Why join us?

• Every day is different and rewarding

• Be part of a friendly and supportive team

• Make a lasting difference to children's lives

• Excellent training and professional development opportunities

• Apprenticeship opportunities available

• Term-time only working pattern

Visits to the school are highly recommended and can be arranged outside school hours. Electronic applications are preferred.

Safeguarding Statement

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the school processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to [e-mail]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

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