Cury School is a new primary school catering to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Cury school is situated in a beautiful and inspiring part of Cornwall and is a satellite provision of Nancealverne School in Penzance. We pride ourselves on providing tailored support and education to empower our students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Join us in making a real difference to the lives of children with SEMH needs. Become a part of our dedicated team at Cury School and help shape the future of our provision.

Role Overview:

We are looking for someone with initiative and a willingness to become an active member of our friendly and professional school team – where happy children and their learning are our highest priority.

The successful candidate will be required to work alongside class teachers and other Teaching Assistants and to follow any recommendations/guidance from multi agency teams.

Experience of supporting students with SEMH needs, severe physical and/or learning difficulties is desirable for this position.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of two years relevant experience working with parents/carers and families.

• HLTA qualification, or be committed to work towards gaining this qualification alongside new role • Experience leading a class and small groups.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• A good understanding of safeguarding children.

• High quality report writing and recording skills.

• An ability to work on their own initiative and be self-motivated.

A commitment to continuing professional development is necessary; we work closely together, and roles may be interchangeable to meet children’s needs.

Application Process:

Application packs are available from the Nancealverne School Website www.nancealverne.org.uk or www.curyschool.org and should be returned to: Jessica Jackson, Admin Manager via email to jjackson@nancealverne.org.uk Telephone: 01736 365039.

Cury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.