Tuke School - Special School Support Assistant (SSSA)

Tuke School - Special School Support Assistant (SSSA)

32.5 hours per week. Term Time only.

Hay 5, spinal point 6 - Full-time starting salary £31,530. - pro rota £24,599.43

Start Date –ASAP.

Are you thinking about working in a school ?

Would you be interested in working in a special school? Come and work at Tuke School.

Tuke is a secondary special school in Peckham, serving the needs of 90+ students who have severe, profound and complex learning needs.

Our mission statement:

“Learning everywhere, inspiring everyone”

Tuke School holds values of

Creativity Opportunity Achievement Positivity

at the heart of the outstanding education we provide for our students.

We are looking to recruit a committed person to join our permanent, strong and professional support team.

We can offer you :

• Regular working hours (9am – 4pm term time only – giving you 13 week holiday per academic year)

• Friendly, motivated staff teams to work with

• Extensive training, performance management, support and mentoring

• A vibrant and creative working environment

You will need to have:

· Basic numeracy and literacy skills

· An interest in working with people

· Effective team and interpersonal skills

· An ability to build good relationships with students and staff

· Good physical health

Previous experience of working with young people is desirable however, we are happy to meet with you if working in a school is something you have always wanted to do and perhaps you are looking for a career change.

Still unsure? Take a look at our website, or call us on 020 7525 8002 and arrange a visit. You would be very welcome.

The application form and are available to download on the school website, TES website or you can contact the school office on: 020 7525 8002 and we will be happy to provide you with an application pack.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on 2nd February 2026

Short listed applicants will be notified of their interview, to be held on the 5th February 2026

If you are shortlisted, we will request references prior to the interview.

Tuke School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children. The nature of this post will require the successful applicant to be enhanced DBS checked