Special Support Assistant with Welfare

Darwen St James' Church of England Primary Academy; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary academy in Lancashire is seeking a committed Special Support Assistant to work part-time, focusing on supporting students with special educational needs. The role involves collaborating with teachers and staff to meet individual learning targets and promote a positive learning environment. Applicants should have relevant experience and be enthusiastic about contributing to the academy's success.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant with previous SEND support experience is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently as well as part of a team.
• High expectations for children's learning and support.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher to fulfill the specific learning needs of SEND pupils.
• Assist in meeting the personal, social, and educational needs of children.

Skills

SEND support experience

Behavior Management

Special Education

Job description

Special Support Assistant with Welfare

30 hours per week part time

26.25 hours Special Support Assistant

3.75 hours Welfare

Fixed Term till 31st August 2026

Term Time Only 44.67 weeks per year

Darwen St James is a small Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary Academy situated in the heart of Darwen.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Darwen St James C.E. Primary Academy. This role is varied and we are looking for an adaptable flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities. The successful candidate will join us at an exciting time in the life of our school and assist in meeting the personal social and educational needs of our children.

We are looking for a highly motivated conscientious & creative Special Support Assistant (Level 2) to join our committed & hardworking staff team at an exciting time in the life of our school.

The suitable candidate will :

• Be an excellent teaching assistant with previous SEND support experience essential
• Work with the class teacher to fulfil the specific learning needs and targets of individual SEND pupils
• Support other staff to ensure educational settings meet the needs of SEND pupils
• Demonstrate initiative and proactivity to work independently as well as part of a team
• Have high expectations for childrens learning
• Be enthusiastic energetic positive and approachable with a good sense of humour!
• Support and develop our aims and ethos built on Christian values

We can offer you :

• A happy and caring Academy with a distinctive Christian ethos
• Lively and responsive children who enjoy school
• Hard working and dedicated team of staff & Governors
• Mutually supportive partnerships between our Local Authority and Cidari Academy Trust schools
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Motivated and experiences Governing Body and central Trust team
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits.
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

Closing date : Thursday 30th October 2025 at 1pm

Interview date : Monday 3rd November 2025

We are a small and friendly Academy whose team work happily together to enable our learners to enjoy and achieve their very best.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust established in November 2013 a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education are committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available by below.

Key Skills

Data Entry, Developmental Disabilities Experience, Behavior Management, Data Collection, Special Education, Personal Injury Law, Special Needs, Experience with Children, Human Resources, Tube Feeding, Word Processing, Writing Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 24796 - 25583