Enhanced Support Assistant

Huntingtower Community Primary Academy is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Enhanced Support Assistant (1:1 SEND) to work mornings daily 8.50am-12.10pm. As we provide lunch cover for some of our children, there is the possibility of additional hours that would be claimed for monthly.

We are a primary school (4-11 year olds) situated in the west part of Grantham and part of the successful Priory Federation of Academies Trust. We pride ourselves as being part of a widely diverse community and are fully committed to ensuring all pupils and their families are fully supported in achieving their goals.

Enhanced Support Assistant (1:1 SEND) play a vital role in ensuring all of our students can effectively access the curriculum both in and outside the classroom. This vacancy would suit an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with students with additional needs, supporting them to develop from both an academic and social perspective. An understanding of Social Emotional and Mental Health needs would be beneficial.

The successful candidate should be computer literate and have worked with MS Word, Outlook and Excel. English and Maths GCSE grade A-C are essential and a level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards the level 3 (essential). Previous experience of working with children is desirable. The needs of the academy are constantly changing and permanent opportunities arise frequently.