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PEEL BROW PRIMARY SCHOOL Special Support Assistant (SEND)

Peel Brow Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Special Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs within an SEN Unit based within the school. The main aim of this role is to support children with SEND and work alongside the SEN Unit’s class teachers to tailor work and activities to meet the children’s needs. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and take ownership of the role, by ensuring learning is fun and engaging.

• Committed to the school ethos and values
• Highly skilled, creative and conscientious
• Experienced in working with children, including those with special educational needs
• Hardworking with excellent time-management skills
• Positive and flexible approach
• Nurturing and supportive
• Enjoys working as part of a dedicated, vibrant and creative staff team

• A strong commitment to continued professional learning including training specific to the role
• A culturally diverse setting
• A caring, inclusion environment
• A hardworking and welcoming staff team
• Children who embody our trust values of Happy, Proud, Challenged and Successful
• A well-resourced curriculum with opportunities for creativity
• A driven leadership team who will champion your career

Hours of work are 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, worked in accordance with service requirements. The salary for this post is £26,528 FTE. Grade 6 Scale point 6 based on current NJC.

Required from 1st September 2026.

All applications must be done via the My New Term website. Please follow the link below to complete your application:

Special Support Assistant x2

30 hours per week, Part Time

Fixed Term whilst funding is in place

Term Time Only, 43.6 weeks

Cidari Education and the Governing Body of Baines' Endowed Primary Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, conscientious & creative Special Support Assistant, to join our committed & hardworking staff team. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to become key players in a vibrant primary academy at an exciting part of its school improvement journey.

We can offer you:

• Quality teaching and learning;
• Strong, supportive staff team;
• Clear Christian values underpinning school life
• Happy, hard working and well behaved children;
• Motivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

Can you offer us:

• Well-developed communication skills;
• the essential qualifications and experience as detailed in the person specification, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above;
• A commitment to continuous improvement;
• Enthusiasm, adaptability and a positive outlook;
• Willingness to be involved in school life;
• A commitment to our Christian ethos.

Applications will only be accepted on a fully completed application form with supporting letter. CVs will not be accepted.

Please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification as only those candidates that meet the criteria will be considered for shortlisting.

Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at 5pm

Proposed interview date: Friday 3rd July 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.

Do you have the aspiration and desire to make a difference? Can you provide exceptional care, guidance and support, so that pupils thrive and make excellent progress in their personal development?

We are offering the opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated team in our warm and welcoming school. You will be working with a supportive and experienced team who work collaboratively with professionals from a wide range of backgrounds to meet the physical, medical, sensory and emotional needs of our children.

The role is offered based on 32.5 hours per week for 39 working weeks (term time plus 5 development days).

Our school caters for children from 3 to 16 with complex physical, medical and sensory needs. We have an evolving school population of 100+ pupils with ever more complex needs. Our special school is in purpose built accommodation, has an outstanding reputation for the personal development of our pupils and holds inclusion at its heart. We were rated Good (Ofsted November 2021).

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well‑resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

As our Special Support Assistant, you would assist students who need additional support, either individually or in small groups, with learning, physical, medical and personal care. You will provide exceptional care, guidance and support, so that our pupils thrive and make excellent progress in their personal development.

Experience of working with children of a similar need is always preferable, but not essential, full training will always be given. We offer excellent support to our staff, ensuring that all get the additional support and training they need and opportunities to build upon their experience.

• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children with complex needs and their families.
• A warm and personable working environment, the size of which supports close working relationships with our wider school community.
• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including high quality CPD on the latest thinking around teaching and learning delivered by award‑winning experts in this field.
• Access to the Trust‑wide employee benefit scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Supportive working environment within an academy focused on the wellbeing of staff.
• Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension scheme.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lucie or Kelly via email at

If you want to join our friendly and dedicated team please apply before the closing date, early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here:

All the academy policies can be found here:

Special Support Assistant

Peel Brow School, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 0BJ

The main aim of this role is to support children with SEND and work alongside the SEN Unit’s class teachers to tailor work and activities to meet the children’s needs. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and take ownership of the role, by ensuring learning is fun and engaging.

• Support children with SEND in a classroom setting.
• Collaborate with SEN Unit teachers to tailor work and activities to meet each child’s needs.
• Take ownership of the role and ensure learning is fun and engaging.

• Full enhanced DBS check required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Disclosure of any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 required.
• Right to work and satisfactory references.
• Medical, online/social media, prohibition from teaching and suitability to work with children checks.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

• Contract type: Fixed term
• Working pattern: Full time
• Visa sponsorship: Not available

The school accepts applications through its own website. CVs will not be accepted.

Rochdale Old Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7SD

PRIMARY SCHOOL Special Support Assistant (SEND)

Peel Brow Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Special Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs within an SEN Unit based within the school. The main aim of this role is to support children with SEND and work alongside the SEN Unit’s class teachers to tailor work and activities to meet the children’s needs. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and take ownership of the role, by ensuring learning is fun and engaging.

• Committed to our school ethos and values
• Highly skilled, creative and conscientious
• Experienced in working with children, including those with Special Educational Needs
• Hardworking with excellent time management skills
• Positive and flexible approach
• Nurturing and supportive
• Enjoys working as part of a dedicated, vibrant and creative staff team

• A strong commitment to continued professional learning including training specific to the role
• A culturally diverse setting
• A caring, inclusion environment
• A hardworking and welcoming staff team
• Children who embody our trust values of Happy, Proud, Challenged and Successful
• A well‑resourced curriculum with opportunities for creativity
• A driven leadership team who will champion your career

Hours of work are 32½ hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, worked in accordance with service requirements. The salary for this post is £26,528 FTE. Grade 6 Scale point 6 based on current NJC. Required from 1st September 2026.

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LEARNING SUPPORT - SEN - AUTISM - MENTAL HEALTH

This is a fantastic chance to interview and explore the Learning Support and Graduate roles on offer , learn more about the field of special education needs (SEN) and mental health, whilst hopefully finding the perfect role for you!

Teaching Assistant - Learning xwzovoh Support - Special Needs

All positions will be full-time starting in Septembe.

We are looking for a Special Guardianship Community Support and Outreach Worker to join our Connected Persons Assessment and Support Team within the Fostering Service.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing service that supports Special Guardianship arrangements across the city.

Our Fostering Service provides children with safe and stable care when they are unable to live with their parents. We are committed to high standards, restorative practice, and delivering meaningful support to families. Portsmouth has been rated Good by Ofsted, reflecting the high-quality work delivered for children and families.

The Role

As a Special Guardianship Community Support and Outreach Worker, you will provide advice, guidance, and support to Special Guardians both locally and beyond. Manage a caseload, deliver training, and facilitate support groups. Work directly with children, carers, and families to assess needs and improve outcomes.

You will deliver targeted interventions covering areas such as: Emotional wellbeing, Behavioural challenges, Family relationships, Substance misuse, Housing and financial support

You will empower families using a restorative, strengths-based approach. Act as a lead professional, coordinating multi-agency support. Represent the service at meetings, educational settings, and community events. Contribute to the development and delivery of training and support programmes for Special Guardians

You will also play a key role in reducing demand on statutory services by helping families build sustainable, long-term solutions.

The ideal candidate

You will have:

• A relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, fostering, and childrens legislation
• Understanding of therapeutic parenting approaches
• Insight into child development and trauma-informed practice
• Experience of working with families and delivering support interventions
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines
• A collaborative, multi-agency working approach
• Strong assessment, recording, and report-writing skills
• A flexible and positive attitude focused on achieving the best outcomes
• A driving licence and access to transport (or ability to travel across Portsmouth) is essential
• Occasional evening and out-of-hours work will be required

Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.

Working Arrangements - minimum of two days per week in the office as per Hybrid Working Policy

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion : If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Annita Andreou -

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals.Learn more about our values and behaviours .

Application process

We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.

As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Please note : We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

Safeguarding

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS privacy notice before submitting any information.

You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

About Us

Fordwater is a special school for children age 2-19 years with a range of special educational and complex learning needs including PMLD, SLD, and ASC.

• is caring and understanding of children’s needs
• has high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment
• is very well organised & efficient
• is able to work as part of a team
• has experience of directly working with children with SEN

• a competitive salary
• an excellent local government pension scheme
• generous holiday entitlement of between 25 and 31 days, depending on job title and length of service
• maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave
• training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
• discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives
• health and wellbeing benefits including access to Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans
• salary finance schemes

Salary: £19,355.46 (FTE £27,254) - Grade 6 - Spinal point 9

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Term Time Only - 8:45am till 3:15pm Monday to Friday

Location: Chichester

Closing Date: Friday 19th June - 12 Noon

Interviews: Wednesday 24th June

Fordwater School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Protocol Education is seeking a Support Worker to assist post 16 students with special needs in Isleworth, England. The role involves implementing education plans and collaborating with teachers to create a supportive environment.

Applicants should have relevant experience, knowledge of Autism and Speech difficulties, and effective communication skills. This is a temporary role with the potential for permanency, focusing on safeguarding and the welfare of students.