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Special Support Assistant

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Hollybank Trust - Mirfield

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United Kingdom , Mirfield

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Salary:

12.29 - 12.39 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

We are a charity founded in 1954 and have a number of adult and children’s residential homes, including an outstanding school, nursery, onsite speech therapy, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy services. We have achieved a reputation of attaining very high service standards, working and educating children and young people who have complex and multiple physical disabilities, medical needs and associated communication, sensory and learning disabilities. Due to the school pupil numbers growing we currently have a vacancy for a Special Support Assistant to work alongside our dedicated and well-established school team. This role will be varied and busy, as no two days are ever the same at Hollybank, so a level of flexibility and adaptability is key to success in this position.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work alongside our dedicated and well-established school team
  • Educating children and young people who have complex and multiple physical disabilities, medical needs and associated communication, sensory and learning disabilities

Requirements:

  • At least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector
  • The confidence to challenge the norm and try new things
  • Being curious by asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities
  • Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries
  • Bringing your best self to work, being happy and positive in the way you work
What we offer:
  • Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only)
  • Discount and reward portal
  • Full employee assistance program
  • Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders
  • Life insurance style benefit
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • A funded DBS (initial DBS only)
  • Access to nationally recognised qualifications
  • Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days
  • Staff recognition awards
  • Early access to wages through the LevelPay app
  • Annual leave that rises with your length of service
  • Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
  • Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities
  • Enhanced pension scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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