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Senior Classroom Support Assistant (Level 2) SEN - Permanent/Fixed Term
Starting Salary: LCC Spinal Salary Grade 7 Pay Point 11 moving up to Pay Point 14
Ashmount School is currently recruiting Senior Classroom Support Assistants to join our 4 consecutive Ofsted rated "Outstanding" school. Ashmount currently provides education for 212 pupils aged 4 -19 with a wide range of learning and physical disabilities.
This role is as varied as it is rewarding so we require resourceful, enthusiastic and flexible people to join our highly skilled staff team. You'll be part of a robust, energetic and friendly classroom support team who pride themselves in providing high quality education and opportunities for our pupils.
If you have an interest in working with children and are able to work in a high-pressure environment dealing with constantly changing priorities, then we would invite you to apply for this position.
We particularly invite applications from Classroom Support Assistants that wish to develop their skills and move into the next level of support.
We Set The Very Highest Standard In All That We Do.
The hours of work for this post are 9:00am to 3:45pm Monday to Friday with a 45 minute lunch break, term time only with an additional week for training and teacher days (39 weeks)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Working with a wide range of class teachers and support staff to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
2. Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class learning.
3. To lead groups and lessons on occasion.
4. Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis.
5. Accompanying groups on trips.
6. Supporting assessment and evidencing learning
7. Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
8. Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
9. Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability
10. To undertake any appropriate training for the role
WHAT WE CAN OFFER:
11. Term-time hours
12. The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
13. We provide opportunities for our staff to learn Makaton (symbols, signs and speech) as an additional communication method.
14. Good opportunities for personal and career development
15. Pension Scheme
16. Employee benefits such as childcare vouchers
CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
17. GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
18. Experience of working with children or adults with additional learning needs.
19. A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
20. A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
21. A can-do attitude.
22. A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
Closing date: Sunday 10th May 2026
Please note that incomplete or sparse applications will not be considered.
Safeguarding Statement
Ashmount is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment will be conditional upon a variety of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory reference and medical clearance and evidence of right to work in the U.K.