Special Support Assistant - Primary School (Maternity Cover)

Ormiston Academies Trust

Ipswich

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Ormiston Academies Trust is seeking a Special Support Assistant (maternity cover) to join our friendly team in a school setting. Experience with children with similar needs is preferred, but full training will be provided.

You will work with a supportive team to address physical, medical, sensory and emotional needs and help children achieve their potential. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a positive, collaborative school community while developing skills across specialist areas

Qualifications

  • Experience of working with children in a primary setting is preferred but not essential.
  • Full training will be provided for the role.
  • The role involves meeting physical, medical, sensory and emotional needs of children.

Skills

Experience in primary setting
Proactive/initiative
Behaviour management
Calm and patient
Respond to individual needs

Job description

Ormiston Academies Trust is seeking a Special Support Assistant (maternity cover) to join our friendly team in a school setting. Experience with children with similar needs is preferred, but full training will be provided.

You will work with a supportive team to address physical, medical, sensory and emotional needs and help children achieve their potential. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a positive, collaborative school community while developing skills across specialist areas

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