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Special Support Assistant
Job Posted: 20 minutes ago
Salary: £ 14 - 14.5 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Special Support Assistant in Blackpool!
Are you passionate about working with children to keep them in education and develop their participation and enjoyment at school? We're looking for a dedicated Special Support Assistant to join our welcoming and inclusive school in FY3 Blackpool from September 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to provide vital non-teaching care and support to students with significant care needs due to disabilities or other factors, helping them thrive academically and personally. You'll be an integral part of our team, working during term time on a temporary contract until July 2026.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Special Support Assistant, you'll provide essential non-teaching care and support to up to four children per class. Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with personal care needs: This might involve help with toileting, feeding, dressing, and mobility.
Providing support in the classroom: This could include helping students with tasks, organising materials, and ensuring they can participate in class activities.
Supporting social and emotional development: You'll help students build relationships, manage behaviour, and develop social skills.
Facilitating communication: You may help students communicate with teachers and peers.
Promoting independence: You'll encourage students to develop self-help skills and become more independent.
Collaborating with teachers and other professionals: You'll work as part of a team to support each student's individual needs.
What We Offer:
A rewarding role supporting up to four children per class in an inclusive environment.
A friendly and supportive school that's passionate about keeping children in education.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (term time only).
Pay: £14.00 - £14.50 per hour.
Convenient Location: Our school in FY3 Blackpool is easily accessible by public transport and offers on-site car parking.
What We Offer:
Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability (daily, short-term, and potentially long-term roles).
Valuable experience in a variety of school settings to enhance your professional development.
Competitive daily rates of pay, in line with your experience and the role.
Long-term roles are paid to scale.
Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.
Opportunities for potential permanent roles within our partner schools.
Guidance and support as you navigate your early career.
Access to CPD opportunities to further your professional growth.
For more information please contact Kara on (phone number removed) or (url removed)Before You Apply
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