Exciting Opportunity: Influential Long Term Supply Special Needs Assistant Role in Sutton!

Be part of something exciting and transformative! We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Special Needs Assistant to join our all-age special school. Our campuses, including the soon-to-launch Sherwood Manor, provide enriching environments for pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities, autism, and severe learning disabilities and/or significant social and emotional difficulties. We prioritize developing the whole child for a rewarding life and independence.

As a Special Needs Assistant at our school, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to each student’s academic, social, and emotional growth. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a supportive, dedicated team striving towards our shared ethos of student independence and skill-building that prepares them for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of specialized support to students, fostering independence and enabling the achievement of their educational objectives
• Collaboration with teaching, therapy, and well-being teams to design and implement bespoke learning pathways, grounded in our curriculum
• Nurturing a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages student growth and success
• Successful implementation of student-specific Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP)

Requirements and Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Special Needs Assistant or similar role
• Evidence of relevant training/certification in special needs education
• Adeptness in managing the unique challenges and rewards of working with students with varying learning difficulties
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and be responsive to the individual needs of students

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• A competitive salary tailored to your experience and skills
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A work-life balance that encourages both personal and professional achievement
• Pension schemes
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace culture

Take the Next Step Towards a Rewarding Career!

We encourage all qualifying candidates, especially those from diverse backgrounds, to seize this opportunity. Your skills, passion, and perspective can make an astounding difference in our students’ lives. Don’t wait—seize the opportunity to join our dedicated team today by completing the application form on our website.