Student Support Assistant - SEND

Student Support Assistant - SEND 

Grade: D (pts 19 – 21) 

Salary: £13,226 - £14,208   (actual) 

Contract: 30 hrs per week / TTO + PD Days    

Contract start date: As soon as possible (subject to DBS etc.) 

Application deadline: 09:00 am on Thursday, 12th April 2018 

Interview date: TBA – w/c 16th April 2018 

We have a vacancy for a Student Support Assistant - SEND 

The Academy  

On 1st March 2017 Rye Hills became part of Nunthorpe Multi Academy Trust which evolved from Nunthorpe Academy, a local outstanding secondary academy.  With the growth of Nunthorpe Multi Academy Trust, Rye Hills is at an exciting point in its development.  

Successful candidates will have a wealth of opportunities to support this growth and raise standards, with the added opportunities which being part of a multi-academy trust enables.  Rye Hills is a popular 11-16 academy, with approximately 900 students on roll.  

The academy is situated on an attractive, modern site on the outskirts of Redcar, in the North East of England.  

The Post 

Responsibilities include: 

• working with students individually or in small groups; 

• providing academic support or prompts in lessons; 

• supporting opportunities for students to attain their full social potential and be included into mainstream academy life; 

• working with any students who need support to flourish and achieve in a mainstream academy; 

The successful applicant will be: 

• reflective and adaptable in order to adjust their approach to each individual student; 

• empathetic and patient towards students that may have social, emotional and communication difficulties;    

• resilient and good humoured; 

• a good role model; 

• literate and numerate to enable them to support students effectively.  

You do not need to have experience in a similar job role as full training will be given, although experience in working with people with SEN and disability would be an advantage. 

Full details of the post are available on the academy website www.ryehills.co.uk  or by emailing jobs@ryehills.rac.sch.uk.  Alternatively, please contact the academy office on 01642 484269 who can provide an application pack.  

In addition to a highly competitive salary, Rye Hills can offer the successful candidate:  

• An extensive CPD programme and commitment to professional development;  

• support from experienced leaders;  

• opportunities to work with Nunthorpe Academy as part of our Multi Academy Trust;  

For further information or to apply, please visit the vacancies section on our academy website:  www.ryehills.co.uk   

Rye Hills Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The academy is also committed to meeting the requirements of Disability Discrimination and other similar legislation. Please contact us if we can help in this respect.