Withernsea Primary School is looking to appoint two dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic Senior Achievement Support Assistants to work within our specialist provisions and contribute to the continued development of our school.

These are two full-time, permanent positions, working 31 hours per week.

Situated in our coastal community, Withernsea Primary School is proud to serve local families and provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to succeed. We are committed to delivering a broad and engaging curriculum that supports both academic achievement and personal development for children aged 3–11.

Our specialist provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including Communication and Interaction needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and delivering learning opportunities, preparing resources and supporting pupils to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children and helping them to enjoy learning

• Has experience of, or a strong understanding of, supporting children with a range of SEND, including Communication and Interaction and SEMH needs

• Is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential

• Can plan, prepare and deliver learning activities and intervention programmes to individuals and small groups under the guidance of teaching staff

• Is able to gather, organise and prepare high-quality resources to support teaching and learning within the provision

• Can adapt activities, teaching approaches and resources to meet the individual needs of pupils

• Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience and flexibility when supporting pupils with a range of additional needs

• Can build positive, trusting relationships with children and support their social, emotional and personal development

• Is skilled in using positive behaviour strategies, restorative approaches and de-escalation techniques

• Is able to assess and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to reviews and target setting

• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaises positively with parents and external agencies

• Is organised, dependable and reflective in their practice

• Has high expectations for both themselves and the pupils they support

In return, we can offer:

• Friendly, hardworking pupils who are eager to learn and succeed

• A supportive and approachable staff team

• A school that values wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children and families

• A rewarding role within our specialist provision, supporting some of our most vulnerable pupils to achieve success

Experience of working with children with SEND, including Communication and Interaction, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and/or SEMH needs would be advantageous.

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