At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special needs and enhance their learning experience.
- Company: Join a vibrant primary academy with a strong Christian ethos.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, health support, and employee rewards.
- Other info: Be part of an exciting school improvement journey with great career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, plus communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25583 - 25989 £ per year.
Contract Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only 43.6 weeks per year
Contract Type: Temporary Contract
Salary: NJC Grade C SCP 5 - 6 £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata for part time working
Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at 5:00 pm
Cidari Education and the Governing Body of Baines' Endowed Primary Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, conscientious & creative Special Support Assistant, to join our committed & hardworking staff team. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to become key players in a vibrant primary academy at an exciting part of its school improvement journey.
We can offer you:
- Quality teaching and learning
- Strong, supportive staff team
- Clear Christian values underpinning school life
- Happy, hard working and well behaved children
- Motivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
- Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
- Cycle to work scheme
Can you offer us:
- Well-developed communication skills
- The essential qualifications and experience as detailed in the person specification, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- Enthusiasm, adaptability and a positive outlook
- willingness to be involved in school life
- A commitment to our Christian ethos
Special Support Assistant employer: Blackpool Baines Endowed
At Cidari Education, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for our Special Support Assistants. With a strong emphasis on professional development, clear Christian values, and a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff, we provide access to health support, employee benefits, and a motivated team dedicated to fostering a positive learning atmosphere for our happy and well-behaved children. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students while enjoying the benefits of a local government pension scheme and a vibrant school community.
