Student Support Assistant

Shirley High School Performing Arts College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A multicultural school in London is seeking a passionate Student Support Assistant to support students aged 11-18 with specific learning needs. This role involves providing both classroom and one-to-one assistance for 26 hours per week during term time. The school offers excellent working conditions, focusing on professional development and staff wellbeing, along with various benefits including a cycle to work scheme and a refurbished fitness suite.

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Significant departmental investment

Staff Mentoring

Staff car park on-site

Fitness Suite (newly refurbished)

Professional development focus

Dedicated staff wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Passionate and enthusiastic about working with young people with SEN needs.
• Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources.
• Very good numeracy/literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged from 11 - 18 years of age with specific learning needs.
• Provide one-to-one support in the classroom.
• Work within the Inclusion and Student Support Department.

Skills

Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources

Very good numeracy/literacy skills

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Ability to work constructively as part of a team

Passionate about working with young people with SEN needs

Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities

Job description

Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. As a school, we continue to make significant progress across all areas of our school. This progress includes improved academic results, an increase in the number of pupils joining our school and more pupils leaving us to attend university. This includes Russell Group and Oxbridge universities. During the last 4 years we have invested over £1 million in school facilities, improvements and resources and moved from an Ofsted grading of 'Requires Improvement' to 'GOOD' in all categories. Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with our pupils benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings. This along with our clear values and ethos, helps to create a positive learning environment for both pupils and staff. We also benefit from excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas, plus an onsite gym and ample free parking. We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all our pupils can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue, through hard work, determination, leadership and compassion. We strive for excellence throughout our broad curriculum and wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, whilst also ensuring that both pupils and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom. As a school, we are totally committed to ensuring that all students can access, engage and more importantly enjoy Drama. We understand the importance of Drama in allowing students to progress in their educational journey and provide the resources for our departments to achieve these aims. We have redesigned our curriculum and want talented teachers to join us on this exciting journey as we pursue local and national success. We are looking for a passionate Student Support Assistant required to support students aged from 11 - 18 years of age with specific learning needs. Your support will be required in the classroom as well as on a one-to-one basis for 26 hours per week, term time only. We wish to appoint an enthusiastic individual to work within our Inclusion and Student Support Department., We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:

Benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Significant departmental investment;
• Staff Mentoring;
• Staff car park on-site;
• Fitness Suite (newly refurbished);
• A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;
• A dedicated staff wellbeing programme.

Should you believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us to arrange a tour of the school or speak with our Principal.

Qualifications

• Is passionate and enthusiastic about working with young people with SEN needs;
• Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources;
• Very good numeracy/literacy skills;
• Ability to relate well to children and adults;
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these;
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.