Hollybank Trust
Special Support Assistant (SSA)
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Special Support Assistant
Help children and young people learn, grow and thrive.
As a Special Support Assistant, you’ll be much more than a classroom support worker. You’ll play a vital role in helping children and young people develop confidence, communication skills, independence, and a love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment.
At Hollybank Trust, we’re looking for caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Special Support Assistants to join our specialist education team, supporting children and young people with complex disabilities and additional needs to achieve their full potential.
Job Description: [Special Support Assistant.pdf](Special Support Assistant.pdf)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting children and young people throughout the school day
- Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
- Assisting with learning activities on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
- Working closely with Teachers and multidisciplinary professionals
- Supporting educational visits and enrichment activities
- Helping to create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
- Promoting wellbeing, dignity and positive self-esteem
- Supporting personal care and following individual care plans where required
- Recording progress and celebrating achievements every step of the way
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We recruit based on values, however, if you have the following skills, we would be keen to speak with you:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- A willingness to undertake training and professional development.
- Previous experience of working with children/young people with complex disabilities
- A level 3 qualification in childcare (or a willingness to complete, following probation)
- Experience with non-verbal communication.
- Previous experience of working with children/young people with physical/learning disabilities in a school environment
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Join a supportive team where you’ll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people every day.
To find out more call Eimi or Ashleigh on 01924 490833, or send an email through to recruitment@hollybanktrust.com
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.
Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.
We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.
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