SPECIAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT - SSA
| Ref | 195683 |
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| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Grade | Grade 3 SCP 3-4. |
| Salary | £12.45 an hour £24027 to £ 24404 Pro-Rata |
| Term | Full-time. |
| Perm / FTC | Fixed Term Contract. |
| Required | (05/05/2025 to 18/07/2025) . |
| Hours | 32.5 hours a week. |
| Closing Date | 26/04/2025. |
Job Description (46 KB)
- Location
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Colne Primet Primary School, Tatton Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JE (186 on roll)
Tel: 01282 864607
School website: www.primet.lancs.sch.uk - Summary
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The Governors of Primet Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate teaching assistant who has a desire to improve outcomes for children. The ideal candidate will share our vision for the school to work alongside the staff to raise standards and to become an outstanding practitioner.
We are looking for a Special Support Assistant who:- Is an inspirational and outstanding classroom practitioner who leads by example and who motivates, inspires and challenges children to be passionate about their learning.
- To support children in class with specific identified needs.
- Has a proven track record and is passionate in developing children to be confident and compassionate.
- Has very high expectations of all and will inspire, challenge and encourage children to achieve the best.
- Is innovative and forward thinking with a progressive vision for school improvement through clear communication and has a can-do attitude.
- Has understanding for the needs of others and will support pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis.
We can offer you:- Working alongside staff who will provide the skills and support to develop you with your next steps in your career.
- A dedicated governing board and staff who are supportive and passionate about their community.
- A school where you have the opportunity to make a real difference.
- Well behaved and motivated children who want to do their best.
- A commitment to your professional development and well- being.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
The closing date is 12 noon on 26/04/2025 - Is an inspirational and outstanding classroom practitioner who leads by example and who motivates, inspires and challenges children to be passionate about their learning.
- Essential Qualifications
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- No essential qualifications required for this post.
- No essential qualifications required for this post.
- Desirable Qualifications
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- Certificate diploma in Childcare and Education.
- GCSE Maths and English C grade or above or equivalent.
- Certificate diploma in Childcare and Education.
- Essential Experience
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- Outstanding behavioural management.
- Ability to motivate pupils and staff, leading by example.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Experience of supporting children in the primary age range.
- To work as a team.
- Empathy towards different cultures, religions and social backgrounds.
- Calmness
- Enthusiasm
- Confidentiality
- Positivity
- Flexibility
- Outstanding behavioural management.
- Desirable Experience
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- To understand how teaching and learning styles can contribute to raising achievement.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of young children especially those with special needs.
- Ability to deliver intervention programmes to groups of children.
- Suggest alternative ways of helping children if they are unable to understand
- Evidence of outstanding practice supporting children.
- Supporting a child with Autism.
- To understand how teaching and learning styles can contribute to raising achievement.
- For an informal discussion please contact:
- Call the Headteacher on 01282 864607
- Proposed Interview Date:
- 02/05/2025
- Equal Opportunities statement
- An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
- Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Additional Info
Applications and further details are available from/returnable to
| Address: | Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@primet.lancs.sch.uk |
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The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.