Special School Support Assistant - Watermill School

Special School Support Assistant – Watermill School

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Watermill School (Orchard Community Trust),

Special School Support Assistant

Watermill School

Job Title Special School Support Assistant

Grade Level 5

Hours of Work Part time permanent 32.5 hours Monday to Friday term time only

Closing Date Monday 23 June 2025 9am

Location Watermill School, Turnhurst Road, Stoke-on-Trent. ST6 6JZ

Contact Number 01782 883709

Email Janice.Bytheway@watermill.orchardct.org.uk

Date & time of visits to the school Please telephone for an appointment if you wish to visit the school

Job Purpose

Watermill School is a unique and inclusive school, with a designation of Cognition and Learning. The school opened in January 2014 to serve the children of Stoke on Trent and surrounding communities. We currently have 241 children on roll from Reception to Year 11 and all children have an Education, Health and Care Plan.

We pride ourselves on the friendly atmosphere of our school community, which enables our children to thrive and reach their potential in all aspects of their life. We promote high levels of independence through all aspects of the school day and are passionate about improving the lives of the children in our school. We believe in celebrating success and ensure children feel valued.

We wish to appoint a Special School Support Assistant with a keen interest in supporting children with special educational needs and a good understanding of behaviour management, to join our supportive and hardworking team.

The role will be to provide teaching and learning support under the direction of the class teacher. For this post we require someone who is motivated, hardworking and flexible with a qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2.

The role is permanent for 32.5 hours a week over 5 days commencing as soon as possible, paid at Level 5 term time only. Please note that it is a requirement of the post to work across all age groups from 4 years to 16 years and to provide personal and medical care for the pupils, for which training will be given.

Watermill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Candidates are vetted thoroughly and appointments are subject to identity checks, DBS clearance and the production of satisfactory references prior to appointment. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates will be asked about their commitment to safeguarding children at interview.

Application forms and information packs can be obtained by emailing Janice.Bytheway@watermill.orchardct.org.uk

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