Specialist Student Support Assistant

United Learning; Ashford; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading group of schools in Kent is seeking a highly motivated Specialist Student Support Assistant to provide one-on-one support for a Year 7 child with Downs Syndrome. The role is full-time, focusing on establishing relationships and collaborating with teachers to enhance the child's learning experience in an inclusive school community. Experience in special educational needs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for supporting children with Downs Syndrome and SEN preferred.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships and monitor learning.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 7 child with Downs Syndrome.
• Monitor learning and collaborate with teachers.
• Establish supportive relationships.

Skills

Experience with Downs Syndrome

Special Educational Needs (SEN) knowledge

Collaboration with teachers

Job description

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Specialist Student Support Assistant, Ashford

Location: Ashford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3fa4a23beca0

Job Views: 10

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

United Learning is a large, growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. We work as a team to share knowledge and resources, providing better career opportunities, pay, benefits, and work-life balance for our staff. We invest in staff wellbeing through INSET days and wellbeing programs. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including black and minority ethnic candidates. All positions require an Enhanced DBS check. We value and appreciate our employees and offer various benefits.

Job details

Salary: £20,191.50 per annum, pro rata to FTE £23,400 per annum

Contractual hours: 37.5

Basis: Full Time

Region: Kent

Date posted: 14/03/2024

Job reference: REQ000932

Job description

Wye School, opened in September 2013, is an all-ability, co-educational school serving up to 600 students aged 11 to 19. We aim to provide excellent education supporting each individual's development, guided by our core values of Respect, Determination, and Ambition. We seek a highly motivated 1:1 Student Support Assistant to support a Year 7 child with Downs Syndrome. Experience or passion for supporting children with Downs Syndrome and SEN is preferred. The role involves establishing supportive relationships, supporting and monitoring learning, and collaborating with teachers. We welcome applications from all candidates eager to contribute to our inclusive school community. Part-time applications will also be considered.