Special Support Assistant

Shorefields; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Southend-on-Sea is looking for a Special Support Assistant to join their team starting September 2025. The role involves supporting children with severe learning difficulties and personal care needs. Ideal candidates should have experience in Special Education and relevant qualifications. This is a fixed-term position for one year, offering a supportive environment for both staff and students.

Benefits

Paid leave

Statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Education required.
• Assisting with personal care needs of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support children with severe learning difficulties.
• Work term time only, 31.05 hours per week.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Education

GCSE Grade C in English

Qualification in Child Care

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8827001-136S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: LG 5 Point 8-12

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 12/06/2025 Midday
Date of Interviews: 25 June 2025

Kingsdown is a special school and part of the SEN Trust Southend Multi Academy Trust. It caters to pupils aged 3-14 with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and/or physical disabilities.

We are seeking to appoint a Special Support Assistant starting 1st September 2025.

Working hours are 31.05 per week [8.45am - 3.45pm], term time only (39 weeks per year plus 4.6 weeks paid leave and 2 weeks statutory holidays).

This is a fixed-term position for 1 year.

We seek an enthusiastic, positive, and resilient colleague committed to helping our children reach their full potential. The role includes assisting with all pupils' personal care needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Special Education, a minimum GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English, and preferably a qualification in Child Care.

Kingsdown School is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include references, health assessment, right to work in the UK, and DBS clearance.

Closing date: Midday 12th June 2025.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures to protect children and young people.

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