Overview
Classroom / Personal Support Assistant – Full time and part time opportunities
Salary range: £24,796.00 - £25,583.00 (pro-rata)
Position: Monday – Friday 9.15 – 3.30 (27.5 hrs) – Pro rata: £15,729.00 - £16,228.00
Position: Monday – Friday part time afternoons 11.30 – 3.30 (20 hours) – Pro-rata £11,439.00 - £11,802.00
We are looking to recruit Classroom/personal support assistants to start as soon as possible. As well as the main Reynalds Cross site we have a Satellite site in Green Lane, Shirley and you may be asked to work at either.
Responsibilities
* Join teams of dedicated and supportive professionals working with pupils who have learning difficulties.
* Provide support during teaching time and free choice times.
* Follow personal pupil care plans and carry out personal care and hygiene needs.
* Engage in a physical and active role requiring a good level of physical fitness.
* Work at Reynalds Cross or the Satellite site in Green Lane, Shirley as required.
Qualifications and requirements
* Ability to show empathy, patience, initiative and understanding with pupils who have a range of learning difficulties, complex medical needs and behavioral challenges.
* Previous experience in a school or special school environment is helpful but not essential.
* Good level of physical fitness.
* Enhanced DBS check is required.
* Indicate on your application whether you are applying for Position 1 (27.5 hours) or Position 2 (20 hours); there are no part-time morning vacancies.
* Your application should reflect the relevant skills and personal qualities stated in the job description, person specification and advertisement.
Application process and safeguarding
* Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and children to share this commitment. All staff are expected to have an enhanced DBS check.
* If you are interested and meet the required criteria, please apply by application form; CVs will not be accepted. Successful candidates will be notified and invited for interview.
* Closing date: Friday 26 September 2025. Interviews: October 2025.
Attachments
* Job Description
* Person Specification
* Notes of Guidance
* Application Form
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