Student Support Assistant

Student Support Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent, term time only plus 5 training days  

Salary Scale 1 SCP 2-4, £20,779 – £21,436

37 hours per week

Required from Monday 24th February 2025.

We are seeking a Grade 1 Student Support Assistant with the skills and experience to support the Curriculum Support team. The appointed person must be enthusiastic and motivated to support our students across the school.  Applicants must like working with young people, be reliable, have a sense of humour and be able to work as a member of a team. The post will involve working with individual students with specific needs, behaviour issues and supporting groups with subject specific ‘catch-up programmes’ including delivering pre-planned interventions.  The role may also involve the provision of personal care of children e.g. toileting. The role is a permanent and subject to successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

A good general standard of education is also required (applicants must have minimum qualifications of GCSE grade C, or equivalent, in Maths and English). Relevant experience would be an advantage, although not essential.

The school is vibrant and friendly with an atmosphere of optimism and a ‘can do’ attitude. The successful candidate is assured full support for the professional development of their skills and aptitudes.

We seek a colleague who has:

• Strong problem-solving capability
• The temperament to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication/organisation skill
• The ability to relate well to students

In return we offer:

• A professional working environment
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive culture
• Opportunities for personal development
• A commitment to balanced leadership

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, where appropriate.