Special Support Assistant

Job . ECCS Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: LG Level 5, Band 8-12

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Fixed

Application Close: 25/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 5 March 2026

Kingsdown is a special school and is part of a Multi Academy Trust known as SEN Trust Southend. It is for pupils aged 3-14 years who have severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities and associated learning difficulties.

We are looking to appoint a Special Support Assistant to start as soon as possible.

31.05 hours per week [8.45am - 3.45pm], term time only (39 weeks per year plus 4.6 weeks annual paid leave plus 2 weeks statutory holidays)

This post is fixed term for 1 year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and resilient colleague to join our happy team who is committed to educating our children to reach their full potential. In addition you must be willing to assist with all the pupils' personal care needs.

The ideal candidate will have Special Education experience, a minimum GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English and preferably a qualification in Child Care.

Kingsdown School is committed to safer recruitment in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK and DBS check.

Closing date:
Midday 25th February 2026

Interviews: 5th March 2026

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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