Additional Support Assistant

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Glasgow is seeking an Additional Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to students with additional needs. This role involves closely collaborating with teachers to ensure students achieve their full potential and assisting at the breakfast club. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with relevant qualifications are essential. Competitive salary and contributions to a pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Access to gym suite

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Understanding of additional support needs and strategies.
• Ability to creatively respond to learners' needs.
• Patient and empathetic approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with additional support needs.
• Work closely with teachers to meet individual student needs.
• Assist at the daily breakfast club.

Skills

Knowledge of additional support needs

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative resource use

Education

Relevant qualification in Childcare, Teaching Assistant or Special Education

Job description

Additional Support Assistant£23,664 pa

Monday to Friday 7.30am- 4.30pm(Term time)

What We Offer

Based in the heart of Glasgow's City Centre with easy access to transport links, the College offers an inclusive culture based on integrity, respect and personal excellence in making a difference in the lives of its pupils, parents and staff alike.

We offer competitive salaries with a very generous contributory pension scheme.

As part of the St Aloysius' family you will be working for an open and flexible employer.

We provide staff access to our multi gym suite and have a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a caring and dedicated individual to provide support to our students with additional support needs. This will include facilitating positive learning and assisting in the development of confidence and social and communication skills.

How you will make an impact

As a key member of our team, you will work closely with teachers to ensure activities and programmes are delivered to meet the individual needs of our students to ensure that they meet their full potential. In addition, you will assist at our daily breakfast club (7.30am - 8.30am).

What you need to succeed

You will have a knowledge and understanding of additional support needs and strategies and have the ability to use a variety of resources to respond creatively to learners needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is a patient empathetic approach. A relevant qualification in a related discipline e.g. NC/NVQ I Childcare, Teaching Assistant or Special Education would be an advantage.

St Aloysius' College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks including PVG checks. All appointments are also subject to satisfactory references.