Specialist Support Assistant – KS3&4

Talbot House Children's Charity are looking to recruit more Specialist Support Assistants (SSAs), to work in our growing school, across KS3 & KS4. The suitable applicants must have experience of working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, Trauma and attachment; some of the pupils may have multiple needs. We are a small non-maintained school with pupils ranging from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.

Working at the Charity you will:

• Receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary, plus many other benefits such as employer assist program (EAP), GP and physio access, and more.
• Be offered access to an independent financial advisor.
• Have the option of joining the Charity's competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.
• Attend staff events.
• Work with a passionate team.
• Work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• Be provided with free meals while at work.
• Be provided with items of uniform.
• Be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• Have opportunities to undertake training and gain further qualifications relevant to the role.

To apply, please fully complete our application form that you can download via our website www.talbothouse.org.uk. Use the personal specification to help you complete the 'Personal Statement' section of the form. Applicants who read our Tips for Applicants document before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview. You will find our Tips for Applicants document and Application Form attached above. Please send your completed application form to: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk.

The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment (see full policy details on our website). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service. This role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.