Vacancy Details

Description

Special Education Needs Support Assistant 

St George & St Martin Catholic Academy

E Mail    sgsmcp@sgsmnewman.co.uk

Web address    https://www.sgsmacademy.co.uk/

St George and St Martin Catholic Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic SEN Support Assistant to join our friendly, hardworking and committed team to work with children with an EHCP in KS1/2 as soon as possible.

Job Purpose

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for SEN pupils. Providing specialist assistance to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning caused by Special Educational Needs.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils with SEN
2. Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required
3. Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional
4. Monitor, assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment, as agreed with the teacher, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher
5. Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
6. Be involved in planning, organising and implementing individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews
7. Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters.
8. Be part of the induction of pupils into specialist units, main stream classes or schools for pupils with special educational needs
9. Monitor pupils’ conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve complex, difficult or very challenging issues
10. Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
11. Work with pupils not working to normal timetable
12. Establish and maintain relationships with families and carers and other adults, e.g. speech therapists
13. Advise and assist pupils in the proper use and deployment of complex personal and learning aides and equipment
14. Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities and reporting issues to the teacher as appropriate
15. Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
16. Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training
17. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

We can offer you:

· A friendly, welcoming community, which values everyone

· A positive climate in which you can develop new ideas and initiatives

· Support from an enthusiastic team

· Happy, enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are keen to learn

· Very supportive staff, parents and governors

· A commitment to your on-going professional development.

Applicants are welcome to visit the school.  Please email sgsmcp@sgsmnewman.co.uk 01782 234384 to arrange a visit. 

St George and St Martin Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment.  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions

Candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement.. Application packs are available from Miss Samantha Ball, Academy Manager, St George and St Martin Catholic Academy, Boulton Street, Birches Head, ST1 2NQ 01782 234384 sgsmcp@sgsmnewman.co.uk

The Newman Catholic Collegiate will be merging with St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust (St Gabriel)) on 1^st November 2025. This means that as of that date, all The Newman Catholic Collegiate employees will TUPE over to St Gabriel on their existing pay and conditions. This is a very routine process and is being done in full consultation with staff, HR advisors and unions. Should you have any concerns about this, please get in touch.

For further information about this post, or to arrange a school visit, please contact

Miss Samantha Ball

Closing date for all applications

Friday 19^th September 2025 -  12pm