Pupil Support Assistant

Start: ASAP
Salary:   Approx £12,000 per annum Scale point 6:07
Contract type:   Part time – 20 hours per week. Term time only 10am-2pm
(some flexibility may be possible)
Contract term: Permanent
Location:   Across any of our three sites, Bretton & Dogsthorpe

Key dates

Apply by: Thursday 24th September 4pm
Interviews: Week commencing 5th October

Heltwate School is a welcoming and supportive Special School for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age. All students have an Education Health Care Plan and we work collectively to support their severe and complex needs.

We currently have vacancies to join Heltwate School as a Pupil Support Assistant. The successful candidates will support pupils in the classroom, during the break and lunchtime period and support with their personal care routines.

Heltwate School believes in giving all pupils the best learning experiences and enabling each of them to achieve their potential and develop important life skills in preparation for adulthood.

We are looking for someone who:

Is able to work under the guidance of the class teacher and other staff as part of a team as well as using your own initiative to support pupils
Is calm and patient
Is reliable and has a sense of humour
Is highly organised and has excellent time management skills
Has a positive and professional attitude and is a quick learner
Enjoys working with children and is prepared to develop relationships with challenging children
Is committed to our school ethos of care and support for all pupils

We can offer you:

A welcoming, friendly and warm environment
Excellent training opportunities
An ability to work within a caring and supportive team

Please telephone the school office to make an appointment: 01733 262878
Please email applications to recruitment@heltwate.net

The Governing Board of Heltwate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practice complies with all relevant legislation.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups the
appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced
clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy at any stage if required.