Specialist Support Assistant

Talbot House Children’s Charity are looking to recruit Specialist Support Assistants (SSAs) to work in our school.

We are a Non‑Maintained Specialist School with pupils ranging from Reception to Key Stage
4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.

Job start: as soon as possible, pending your notice period.

Hours of work: term time only, Monday to Thursday 8:00–16:00 and 8:00–15:00 on Friday.
Alternative:
Monday to Thursday 8:30–16:30 and 8:30–15:30 on Friday. A total of 39 hours per week, including paid lunch periods.

Salary: £26,321.82 per annum (paid 52 weeks, not pro‑rata).

• Experience working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma and attachment, some pupils may have multiple needs.

• Death in service benefit, equal to 4 × basic salary.
• Additional benefits such as employer assistance programme (EAP), GP and physio access.
• Option to join the Charity’s competitive pension scheme, with matching contributions up to 6.75 %.
• Bright and modern environment with ample parking and grounds.
• Meals provided while at work.
• DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• Opportunities to undertake training and gain relevant qualifications.
• Paid membership to Blue Light and Charity Workers Discount.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants will be offered the role subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other clearances.

Established 1974 | Registration Number: 3069213 | Registered in England and Wales | DfE No: 3917038 | Charity No: 1076317