Specialist Support Assistant – Bridgend
The Headteacher of our partner school in Bridgend have asked us to support them with their recruitment process to recruit Specialist Support Assistants (SSA) to join their school from September for the academic year. The successful Special Support Assistant will have the opportunity to go onto a permanent contract following a positive probation period.
Start Date: 2nd June 2025
Rate: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Full Time: Monday to Friday
Working hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm
As a Specialist Support Assistant, you will work within a range of classes supporting learners ages 3-19 with a range of needs including Autism, Physical Disabilities, Complex Needs, Speech and Language Needs, and Challenging Behaviour. Whether you have experience of this within your personal or professional life – we are considering applications from all walks of life.
The role of the Specialist Support Assistant (SSA) is to be:
A committed member of a supportive team under the direction of the class teacher/senior staff.
To provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require help to overcome barriers to learning.
To provide in class support to enable the pupils to fully partake in the curriculum.
The Responsibilities of the Specialist Support Assistant (SSA) are to:
Work 1:1 or in groups with pupils on defined curriculum activities and deliver pre-prepar...