Would you like to make a difference to the lives of young people?
An exciting and crucial opportunity for a highly motivated and committed Specialist Support Assistant has arisen in Educational Diversity Pupil Referral Unit in Blackpool. We are a Pupil Referral Unit catering for students from Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes high expectations and aspirations for our young people.
Prior experience of working specifically with pupils with special educational needs, social emotional and mental health needs and/or behavioural needs is desirable. You must be a good communicator, with a creative approach to maximising learning opportunities and foster a love for learning. If you enjoy working with and engaging yet often hard to reach young people, this could be an invaluable opportunity to extend your professional skills.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Relevant qualifications and experience in supporting Teaching and Learning
- A sound knowledge of Child Safeguarding
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to form and maintain positive relationships with disengaged young people
We can offer you:
- A warm, supportive and positive learning and working environment
- Genuine team spirit and supportive leaders
- Staff who are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students at Educational Diversity and their families
- The opportunity to be part of a team where skills, enthusiasm and desire to succeed will be recognised
Salary: NJC Grade F SCP 19-24 £31,067 - £34,314 pro rata / per annum
Closing Date: 6 May 2025, 12.00pm
Interview Date: 14 May 2025
Other Information
Educational Diversity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy we will review candidate’s online presence and carry out safeguarding checks on successful applicants.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post, such as the extent to which the role will involve:
- Contact with children
- Engaging in regulated activity with children
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
For an informal discussion please contact Louise Bamforth, School Business Manager on 01253 476615.
All applications should be returned to louise.bamforth@eddiversity.blackpool.sch.uk