Treetops @ Bridgeview Special School (based across both sites - Pickering Road & Wivern Road)

Grade 4 - Specialist Teaching & Learning Support Assistant 

20 hours per week term time only + 5 training days (195 days) – Monday to Friday - hours to be confirmed  

Actual starting salary will be   £11,894.43 - £12,275.68 (£25,583 - £26,403 FTE)

Fixed term until 31st August 2026 

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy working in a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic school environment? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Treetops at Bridgeview opened in September 2024. The primary area of need of our pupils is speech, language & communication. Our Treetops provision is growing, and we are therefore seeking to recruit a further part time Specialist Teaching & Learning Support Assistant. Candidates must be adaptable, flexible, and resourceful. 

About the Role

You will work across both Treetops provisions on Pickering Road and Wivern Road with individual pupils or small groups from all classrooms, You will support pupils with their individual targets for speech and language, cognition and learning and behaviour to support the academic, social and emotional development of our pupils and to maximise attainment and progress for all. Candidates will also support the intimate care needs of the pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the learning and progress of students across a range of subjects

• Work with students with additional needs to help them access lessons and build confidence

• Support behaviour management and promote a positive learning environment

• Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources

• Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children or young people

• Is patient, resilient, and passionate about inclusive education

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Works well in a team but can also use their initiative

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils

In Return, We Offer:

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive school community

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• A chance to make a real impact on students’ lives and learning

• Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme, EAP, staff well-being support including free flu vaccinations and access to a GP service for you and your family, 24/7.

  
  

This is an exciting post!  We ideally would like this role to start as soon as possible

Visits to the school are welcome; please contact Maria Hope  on  admin@vennacademy.org or telephone 01482 303300 to make arrangements.

Our Multi Academy Trust is a group of inspirational and aspirational mainstream and specialist schools in Yorkshire whose main objective is to ensure that all pupils make exceptional progress through the development of outstanding staff.

Venn Academy Trust is committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants

Online searches will be carried out as part of Venn Academy Trust’s recruitment due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education