Special Support Assistant

Alderbrook School; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Alderbrook School in Solihull is seeking a Special Support Assistant to join the Student Development Department. The role focuses on providing individualised support to students with additional needs in mainstream lessons and, where required, in a small specialist-teaching group.

The successful candidate will typically work Monday to Friday 8.20am–3.10pm during term-time with a 20-minute unpaid break and may also undertake one-to-one support for high-need students.

Responsibilities

• Support students who require individualised support in relation to their needs.
• May support students within a small specialist-teaching group as well as in lessons across the curriculum in a mainstream setting.
• Provide one-to-one support for selected students of high need.
• Work hours are Monday to Friday 8:20am to 3:10pm with a 20-minute unpaid break.

Job description

Special Support Assistant

Part Time (32.5 hours) Term-time plus Insets (39 Weeks)

Band C (£27,709 - £30,515 pro rata)

Starting salary £20,864

We are looking to appoint a Special Support Assistant to join our Student Development Department.

The post involves supporting students who require individualised support in relation to their needs.

The successful candidate may be required to support students within a small specialist-teaching group as well as in lessons across the curriculum in a mainstream setting. It is also likely that the successful candidate will provide one-to-one support for selected students of high need.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.20am to 3.10pm with a 20-minute unpaid break.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 16th November 2026

The School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.