Support Assistant

Step by Step School

22.5 hours per week, 42 weeks a year

Salary – £24,109 FTE per annum

Full training and development programme provided.

The below information regarding our Support Assistant role is also applicable to student placements.  

JOB SPECIFICATION : TUTOR (Teaching Assistant) Hours:Monday to Friday 10.00am to 2.30pmDirect Supervisor:Class LeaderSchool year:Approx. 42 weeks a year across three terms.Location:Grinstead Lane, Sharpthorne, East Sussex, RH19 4HPProbation period:Six months

A typical day

• Prepare and supervise snack and lunch times
• Support pupils and staff during behaviours that challenge
• Provide personal care when required e.g toileting, feeding
• Make resources for the class and around the school e.g. displays where required
• Ensure the class is tidy and adhering to Health & Safety standards and log findings
• Conduct weekly teaching sessions with pupils assigned to you
• Provide cover across the school as and when needed
• Update risk assessments, behaviour plans and specific teaching strategies for pupils being supported
• Collect and record data showing evidence of pupils progress and upload to relevant platform
• Actively engage with your own professional development, evidencing progress in preparation for performance management meetings
• Contribute to the wider development of the school by supporting our aims, vision and values
• Undertake other duties as required

Come and be part of the Step By Step team if you would like to work:

• In a specialised setting that pride themselves on offering all our pupils an outstanding learning environment.
• Regular pay reviews and career progression opportunities where you set the pace
• Opportunity to work alongside and learn from a multidisciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapist, Senior Behavioural Analyst and Occupational Therapy
• Funded training programmes including masters and PHD’s courses
• School holidays
• Great staff socials and team nights out
• Mental Health and wellbeing focused
• Car sharing schemes

If your passion is working in education or supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities then we would love to hear from you.

Please note: we are unable to accept CVs.  All applications should be submitted using the application form, which can be downloaded above.  Please submit applications to Clare Eastwood ceastwood@stepbystepschool.org.uk.

Step by Step school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.