General Assistant to support Complex Needs Class

General Assistant needed for our Complex Needs Class

32.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday 8:30M - 3:45PM

Term time only. Fixed term to 31/08/2027

Salary: £18,387 (Actual)

Previous experience of working within a school or childcare setting is desirable.

Whilst St Matthew’s is a large primary school, it has a calm, personal and happy atmosphere. We are a big school with small community habits and pride ourselves on everyone’s personal, academic and professional well-being and this is a cornerstone of our ethos. The sense of being in an ambitious, supportive family is often commented on by children, parents, staff and visitors alike.

From a General Assistant in our Complex Needs Class you will:

• Support the Specialist SEN TA’s in supervising the children

• Tidy and Clean up after messy play activities

• Support toileting needs of the children

In return we can offer you:

• A truly child centred, friendly and holistic school

• A strong team and school community

• A safe and nurturing environment for our staff as well as our pupils

• A supportive and solution focused Inclusion Team and SLT who are dedicated to school improvement

As well as:

• Progression pathways

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Comprehensive whole school and individual CPD programme

• Onsite parking

• A well-equipped staff room, access to school lunches and a central location with many amenities in very short walking distance

Apply now and take a step towards your future career at St Matthew’s!

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools