Job Description

St. Cuthbert's Catholic Academy is part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust (BEBCMAT) and is a popular, improving and caring school with happy, friendly children. We enjoy strong links with our local community and enjoy the benefit of on-site nursery provision. The school is led by an Executive Headteacher so partnership between the two schools (Christ the King Catholic Academy) is an important part of the role.

We are looking to appoint an SSA Level 2 to support a child that has recently been awarded an Education Health Care Plan. Due to the way that the local authority funds this provision, this role is for the period of time that the child remains in our school only or the duration of the EHC plan.

The role is an opportunity to work within the Special Needs Department of our school and combines support, engagement and interaction of the child in one to one, small and large group settings both inside and outside of the classroom.

The successful candidate will show excellent attributes towards all areas of the SEN code of practice in particular those relating to Cognition for academic support, Communication and Language for developing social interactions and Emotional regulation. Experience of pupils that are neurodiverse would also be an advantage.

The successful candidate will have strong behaviour management qualities to support the child through a person centre approach, positive reinforcement and restorative practice to encourage learning. Being computer literate, an excellent communicator and having a passion for high quality Special Educational Needs provision within a primary school are essential.

Experience of working within such settings would be an advantage (although a desirable criteria). It is not essential to be a person of faith to apply for any of these positions. Although we are a Catholic school and proud to be so, we welcome applications from all faith and non-faith backgrounds.

Our school offers a range of professional development opportunities for the successful candidates. If you are at the start of your career working with young people, looking for a position to supplement other incomes or an established SSA ready for a change we would welcome an application.

Visits to the school or communication about the role is actively encouraged.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description and person specification.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

? DBS
? Medical clearance
? Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
? Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
? A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
? In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications:

Monday 17th November 2025 - midday

Shortlisting:

Thursday 20th November 2025

Interview dates:

Monday 24th November 2025

Post Details:

Grade: NJC pay Grade C, scale points range 5 - 6

Salary: 25,583.00 to 25,989.00 (pro rata)

Hours: 20 per week, Term Time only

Contract: Fixed term for the life of the EHCP or whilst the child remains on roll in the school

Required: As soon as possible

Please follow the link below to our careers page and complete your online application: https://mynewterm.com/school/St-Cuthbert's-Catholic-Academy/141115

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 25,583.00-25,989.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person