About this role
Silverwood School is an inspirational and forward thinking maintained special school based in the heart of Wiltshire and spread across three campuses. Our school is dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.
We are proud to be a Values Based Education (VBE) School and place our shared values at the heart of everything we do. Our values are principles that guide all our actions, decisions and relationships. At Silverwood School, we have chosen cooperation, courage, honesty, perseverance, respect and kindness as our six shared values. VBE goes beyond learning what our values mean; it encompasses living and experiencing our values every day.
Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, driven and skilled group of professionals who pride themselves in creating an environment where innovation and leadership are central to improving education.
We offer a bespoke and tailored package of training opportunities to work with external professionals, alongside ongoing CPD opportunities
All staff upon joining attend a structured, well supported and informative induction programme.
Our staff are given freedom to teach and tailor lessons to meet pupil’s individual needs and are not constrained in the way mainstream schools can be.
All staff have a strong sense of shared purpose and vision, clarity of values and use these daily to guide our actions, interactions and decision making and are at the heart of everything we do.
Working here isn’t always easy but it is deeply rewarding. Every day brings opportunities to learn, connect and change lives.
What our staff are saying:
“Silverwood has a real sense of community and we are forever evolving and changing as a school. It’s a really exciting and inspirational place to work with fantastic people in every department and level in the school”
“I absolutely love my job and look forward to coming into school every day. I love the team I work with and fully trust and respect them all. They support me 100% as I do them.”
Key responsibilities:
Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of SEND needs and disabilities
Support children attending water confidence sessions in the onsite hydrotherapy pool
Support outdoor learning lessons in our extensive outdoor areas and work with school animals to enhance learning and engagement
Promote positive behaviour and support the developments of pupils social and emotional skills
Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a shared team ethos
Foster an environment rich in sensory experiences and structured exploration
Liaise with teachers, SENCO, behaviour support team and designated safeguarding leads to ensure consistent and high-quality support.
The ideal candidate will:
Experience of working with children with SEN is advantageous but not essential
Have a calm patient and resilient approach with a genuine passion for supporting young learners
Communicate clearly and effectively with pupils, families and professionals
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Be imaginative, patient and empathetic in responding to pupil needs
Support and value outdoor learning and sensory-based play
Ability to work well as part of a team, while also using initiative when necessary
SALARY
Wiltshire Pay scale F9 - F11 £13.69 - £14.36 per hour
Salary at F9 for 30hrs a week approx. £18,417
TERMS
Start and finish time: 8.50am - 3.25pm
Contracts available
5 days, 30 hours a week with a 40-minute unpaid lunch
All contracts are Term-time plus Inset days. Every contract includes a 25 min a week payment to be used on a fortnightly Wednesday afterschool 50 min training session.
Please note if significant applications are received, interviews may be held earlier and the advert will be closed.