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Specialist Support Assistant

TALBOT HOUSE CHILDREN’S CHARITY LIMITED
Talbot House
Full-time
21st June 2026
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 12785
  • Offered Salary 21000

Job Single page

  • Application Form Label Application Form
  • Application Form https://talbothousecc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01.-THCC-Application-Form-Updated-May-2024.doc
  • Job Description & Person Specification Label Job Description & Person Specification
  • Job Description & Person Specification https://talbothousecc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SSA-JD-PS-May-2026.pdf
  • Tips for Applicants Label Tips for Applicants
  • Tips for Applicants https://talbothousecc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02.-Tips-for-Applicants-Feb-2024.pdf
  • Diversity Monitoring Form Label Diversity Monitoring Form
  • Diversity Monitoring Form https://talbothousecc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03.-Diversity-Monitoring-Form-April-2023.doc
  • Safer Recruitment Policy Label Safer Recruitment Policy
  • Safer Recruitment Policy https://talbothousecc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Safer-Recruitment-Policy-exp.-May-2026.pdf
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy Label Safeguarding Policy
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy https://talbothousecc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Safeguarding-Policy-exp.-March-2026.pdf
  • Privacy Notice – Staff Label Privacy Notice - Staff
  • Privacy Notice – Staff https://talbothousecc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Privacy-Notice-Staff-Oct-2024.pdf

Job Description

Due to an expansion of numbers, Talbot House Children’s Charity are looking to recruit Specialist Support Assistants (SSAs), to work in our school.

The suitable applicants must have experience of working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, Trauma and attachment, some of pupils may have multiple needs.

We are a Non-Maintained Specialist School with pupils ranging from Reception to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.

If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.

Starting date is as soon as possible, pending your notice period.

Hours of work are: term time only, Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm and 8:00am to 3:00pm on a Friday. Alternatively, we could offer the following hours of work, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm and 8:30am to 3:30pm on a Friday. A total of 39 hour per week, including paid lunch periods.

Salary: £26,321.82 per annum (this is the actual salary, you are paid 52 week of the year, it is not subject to a pro-rata calculation).​

Working at the Charity you will:.

  • receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.
  • receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
  • have the option of joining the Charity’s competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.
  • work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
  • be provided with meals while at work.
  • be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
  • be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.
  • paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.

To apply please fully complete our application form, using the personal specification to help you complete the ‘Personal Statement’ section of the form. Applicants who read our Tips for Applicants document before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview. You will find our Tips for Applicants document and Application Form attached above. Please send your completed application form to: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk

​We can only accept a Charity Application Form for this role. We are not able to accept CVs for any role. If you submit a CV it will not be reviewed. Please view our safer recruitment policy. Applicants should be aware that any relevant issues arising from their declarations and references will be addressed at interview.

​Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 21 June 2026 (please note: we reserve the right to short list, interview and close this vacancy early, or extend the deadline, depending on the level of response).

​​Shortlisting: w/c Monday, 22 June 2026

If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on 0191 229 0111 or email the HR Department at:

Note: The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment (see full policy details on our website). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service. Please see link for further information: