Working in a specialist school environment is a fast-paced role requiring an individual with high levels of energy and enthusiasm to ensure the site is kept safe and welcoming at all times.
The role is varied with flexibility and adaptability being key qualities required. The successful candidate will have Maths and English GCSE A*-C or equivalent.
What we need:
• A commitment to and a passion for building a brighter future for young people with Special Educational Needs
• Someone who will embrace being part of a family of schools, sharing good practice and collaborating with others across a Trust.
• An enthusiastic and positive approach across the the wider school and family of schools
• Commitment to own professional development and to enhance those of others in order that we can respond to the needs of our young people • Consistently high expectations and aspirations for our young people and yourself
• A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of working
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Complete commitment to the core values of Ascent
We can offer you:
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals who love what they do
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Opportunity to work in settings which value multi-disciplinary ways of working
• An exciting and extensive commitment to high quality professional development, identified through a strong appraisal process
• A comprehensive wellbeing and support package for staff
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community’s ethos of diversity and collaboration, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this post please contact Damon Orton, Assets and Estates Manager by email: dorton@ascenttrust.org& nbsp;
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The Job Description & Person Specification can be found in the supporting document section of this advert.
Closing date: Thursday 6th November 2025 9.00am
Interview date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Please note - if you are shortlisted, you will be subject to an online search. This is not part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people with Special Needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.