School Support Assistant - Alfriston School
Location: Penn
Overview
Are you caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children in education? Alfriston School, a specialist school for students aged 11-18 with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), is looking for a School Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. At Alfriston, we take a creative and individualised approach to learning, focusing on wellbeing and skills for independence. Our goal is to ensure that every student is well-prepared for their future, helping them develop the confidence and abilities to succeed beyond school.
Term time only (39 weeks per year)
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: Bucks Pay Range 1-2 ISN 6-15 (depending on experience) £23,996-£27,770 pro rata, actual salary dependant on hours.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full or Part Time Hours Available
Closing date: 02/05/2025 09:00
Interviews to be held: Tuesday 6th May 2025
About us
Our school is an outstanding Special School Academy, and we are committed to ensuring that all our pupils become the best that they can be and they can enjoy and achieve in all that they do. Our teachers have a strong sense of commitment and use their excellent subject knowledge to provide interesting and creative lessons in which all pupils learn well. They have high expectations of their pupils and develop good supportive relationships within a positive learning atmosphere where the girls can thrive.
www.alfristonschool.com
About the role
To provide high-quality support to students across various subjects, helping them engage in learning and develop independence. The role involves working closely with teachers, therapists, and other staff to support students’ educational, social, and emotional development. Providing support in both pastoral and academic situations, ensuring that students achieve their full potential while maintaining their safety and wellbeing.
As a School Support Assistant, you will:
• Work across various subjects, supporting students in their learning
• Help create a positive and engaging classroom environment
• Assist students with their social, emotional, and academic development
• Work closely with teachers and staff to provide tailored support
• Encourage independence and confidence in all students
See website for full details.
About you
Essential Skills & Attributes:
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with children.
• A passion for ensuring children have a positive experience in education.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn and receive specialist training.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant / Support Assistant.
• Experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• Knowledge of learning strategies for students with MLD.
• Experience in the use of ICT to support teaching and learning.
What We’re Looking For:
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• A passion for ensuring children have a positive experience in education
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant / Support Assistant (desirable but not essential)
• Experience supporting children or adults with SEN (advantageous)
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
Whether you have experience or are eager to start a new career supporting children with Moderate Learning Difficulties, we’d love to hear from you!
See website for full details
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Ellie Davison on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01494 673740
Email: [email protected]
To Apply: Please visit our website www.alfristonschool.com and apply today!
If you would like to make an informal visit please also contact Mrs Ellie Davison via [email protected] who will be delighted to arrange this for you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment. The selected candidate will be required to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check before taking up the post.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
