Special Support Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 32.5 per week, term time only plus 8 days, Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.45pmSalary: NJC Grade D £24,294 - £25,979 per annum (pro-rata)Closing Date: Friday 24th May 2024 at 12 noonStart Date: 1st July 2024Highfurlong School is a four times Outstanding special school academy in Blackpool, providing education for pupils aged 2-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs. Our state of the art facilities provide education to nursery, primary, secondary and post 16 children and young people. With approximately 105 pupils on roll our ‘child first’ ethos underpins everything that we do. Through all areas of our work we strive to inspire our pupils, challenge them to be the best that they can be and believe in them. Highfurlong School is part of Synergy Education Trust- a mixed phase multi academy trust based in Blackpool.As Lancashire’s Education Establishment of the Year 2023, National School of the Year 2021 and the UK’s Happiest School of the Year 2019, Highfurlong School is looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated people to join our Highfurlong team. The successful candidate will:- support the ethos, vision and values of our happy school- attend to pupil’s personal care needs including intimate personal care for children and young people aged 2-19 years. This equates to 40% of the working week.- administer feeds and medications and support pupils with communication and therapy programmes- be a hardworking team player with the ability to communicate well and build positive relationships- have high expectations of children’s achievements and progress- have a positive outlook and be keen to contribute to the success of our school- be an excellent role model to children and peers alike modelling best practice and a positive attitude and work ethic at all timesWe can offer:- opportunity to join our amazing award winning dedicated and friendly team- a warm and welcoming school community- a strong commitment to continuing professional development with regular training- opportunities and mandatory training such as safeguarding and manual handlingHighfurlong School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from allsectors of the community.To download the Application Form please . All application forms to be sent to ch.uk. Further information is available in Candidate Pack.School visit day: Thurs 23rd May 10.30 or 1.30. Please book in advance.We are committed to protecting our students and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process that includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. This post is subject to satisfactory two-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of anyessential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. As part of pre-employment vetting, online/social media platforms checks may be carried out in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines. to view the Job Description.