Special Support Assistant

Contract Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only 43.6 weeks per year 

Contract Type: Temporary 

Contract Salary: NJC Grade C SCP 5 - 6 £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata for part time working 

Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at 5:00 pm 

Cidari Education and the Governing Body of Baines' Endowed Primary Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, conscientious & creative Special Support Assistant, to join our committed & hardworking staff team. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to become key players in a vibrant primary academy at an exciting part of its school improvement journey.

We can offer you:

·       Quality teaching and learning;

·       Strong, supportive staff team;

·       Clear Christian values underpinning school life

·       Happy, hard working and well behaved children;

·       Motivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team.

·       Local Government Pension Scheme

·       Employee Assistance Programme

·       Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family

·       Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox

·       Cycle to work scheme

Can you offer us:

·       Well-developed communication skills;

·       The essential qualifications and experience as detailed in the person specification, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above;

·       A commitment to continuous improvement;

·       Enthusiasm, adaptability and a positive outlook;

·       Willingness to be involved in school life;

·       A commitment to our Christian ethos.

Applications will only be accepted on a fully completed application form with supporting letter. CVs will not be accepted. 

Please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification as only those candidates that meet the criteria will be considered for shortlisting. 

Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at 5pm

Proposed interview date: Friday 3rd July 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. 

For further details and to apply, please visit:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141611/EDV-2026-BECEPA-90459

to view the Job Description.