Special School Support Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

John Chilton School is a successful school for pupils who have complex physical, medical and learning difficulties. We are innovative in our approach to educating pupils aged 4 to 19 years in a unique environment. The school is located on two sites, and the post holder will be expected to be able to work on either site.

The job includes

organising and maintaining school equipment, supporting a positive learning environment for pupils and assisting pupils with their personal care; you must be sufficiently physically fit to be able to do this.

You

• will be hard working and committed to work across the age range (4 to 19 years);
• must have significant experience of working with children or adults with complex and profound additional needs;
• will be able to work with minimum supervision within well-defined guidelines.

What the school offers its staff

We offer

• a fantastic school where everyone is valued;
• the opportunity to develop skills and experience with personalised opportunities for continuing professional development;
• excellent facilities, resources and job satisfaction within a supportive environment;
• support from colleagues and a leadership team dedicated to success.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2. Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk