Student Support Assistant

Chilmington Green School; Ashford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Chilmington Green School in Ashford is seeking a Student Support Assistant to join our growing team. The role focuses on supporting pupils’ learning and personal development, with a particular emphasis on SEN inclusion and creating a positive school environment.

You will work under the guidance of teaching staff, promoting learning, monitoring progress, and establishing supportive relationships with students.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children to promote learning.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with students.
• Ability to monitor and support learning under teacher guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support students to promote their learning and personal development.
• Assist teachers in delivering learning activities and monitoring progress.
• Promote inclusive practices and support SEN students.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

SEN support

Job description

credit_card Salary £22,364.24 pro rata'd to £25,918 per annum, term time only

United Learning are delighted to have opened a new school in Ashford.ChilmingtonGreen School is anewsecondary school which opened in September 2023 with its first cohort of 120 Year 7 students. At capacity, the school will be asix-form entry, co-educational, non-selective secondary with a 240-place6thform.We are currently looking for excellent, highly motivated staff, with the vision and aspiration to be a part of a school from its opening through to its first A-level results day; bringing to life the United Learning ethos of the Best in Everyone through a curriculum, culture, environment, and structure that provides an exceptional educational offer for local young people.Staff will form a dynamic team who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to instilling the qualities of pride, respect, and resilience in the next generation of children, preparing them for successful, fulfilling, and enjoyable adult lives. Chilmington Green will work collaboratively with United Learning’s cluster of highly successful schools in the area, Wye School (free school, 11-18) and Ashford School (independent, all through and boarding) and, as a result, staff will benefit from richer and wider opportunities for continued professional development (CPD).Chilmington Green School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary £22,364.24 pro rata'd to £25,918 per annum, term time only

Chilmington Green School is a co-educational, non-selective Secondary school which opened in September 2023. It will grow to become a 6-form entry school with a sixth form of 240 pupils. The school will build on United Learning’s successful track record locally and nationally, providing an excellent secondary education for local children. Our values of Ambition, Respect and Determination underpin the ethos and culture of our school. Furthermore, being part of a newly establishing school offers excellent professional development and future career prospects.

We are seeking a Student Support Assistant to join our growing staff team and to work closely alongside our students.

The role is suitable for candidates with experience of working with children to assist in promoting children’s learning and personal development, enabling each child to make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them.

You will have experience in establishing supportive relationships with students and in promoting the inclusion of students with SEN. Alongside this, you will be confident in supporting and monitoring children’s learning and, where appropriate, modifying or adapting activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.

You will have experience in forming and maintaining appropriate professional relationships with students and adults working in the school and demonstrate the ability to be an effective team member, modelling commitment to student learning.

This vacancy represents an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation that works within the nationally renowned United Learning Trust. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all candidates eager to play an important role in the growth of our school.