Special School Support Assistant (Term Time Only)- Bugle House

Great Oaks School is a 350 place Southampton secondary school for young people with a range of complex learning difficulties including autism and speech and language difficulties. Bugle House is a provision in the City centre which as part of Great Oaks meets the needs of our young people who for a variety of reasons need a more personalised approach to their learning and school day. We are a dedicated provision committed to creating a nurturing, safe, and inclusive environment for young people with have learning needs and SEMH developmental needs. Our approach is grounded in relational practice, and we believe in building strong, trusting relationships with our students to help them thrive. Each student follows a bespoke timetable tailored to their individual needs, strengths, and aspirations, allowing them to engage in a way that suits them best.

We are looking for a Support Assistant with

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or similar
• A genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain calm, patient, and adaptable in challenging situations
• An understanding of relational practice and the ability to build trusting relationships
• A proactive and empathetic approach to supporting students’ emotional and educational development

Great Oaks is part of the Specialist Schools Trust comprising Great Oaks and Rosewood Special schools.

Please see school website www.greatoaks.school for more details about the school.

The Specialist Schools Trust are absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with Social Media checks.

Closing date 7th October 2024.