Student Support Assistant / Key Stage 4+5 Administrator

Ken Stimpson Academy; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in England is looking for a dedicated Student Support Assistant / Key Stage 4+5 Administrator to promote positive behaviour and attendance among young people. You'll work within a committed team, helping students succeed by intervening positively in challenging situations. The ideal candidate should possess strong personal qualities, good communication skills, and experience in relevant fields. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong ongoing CPD program

Support staff pension scheme

Use of onsite gym

Strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience as a pastoral worker, workshop leader, youth worker, or in the Army is valued.
• Must have strong personal qualities such as confidence, integrity, and presence.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to promote positive behaviour.
• Monitor behaviour and attendance.
• Intervene positively when concerns arise.

Skills

Strong personal qualities

Good functional ICT skills

Effective communication

Ability to use initiative

Job description

We are looking to appoint an inspiring Student Support Assistant / Key Stage 4+5 Administrator who wants to join an experienced, supportive, committed team of like-minded colleagues and make a real difference with our young people. The role will support young people to promote positive behaviour and excellent attendance throughout school by leading discipline measures, monitoring behaviour and attendance and intervening with positive measures when concerns arise.

The successful candidate will be a role model, listener and facilitator for behaviour. You may have previous experience within pastoral, workshop leader or youth worker or may have a background in the Army, youth offending service, or teaching and youth sector.

The team is well-established and highly supportive of one another. Led by a member of the Senior Leadership Team, colleagues work collaboratively, always putting the needs of our students at the forefront of what we do. We would love to show you round our academy.

Training will be provided along with an induction to support your transition into the role. Strong personal qualities such as confidence, integrity and presence are sought in addition to good functional ICT skills. Consistent and effective communication is required together with the ability to use your own initiative.

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Term Time plus one week
• 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Thursday and 8:00am - 3:30pm Friday

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Atrong and ongoing CPD program
• Support staff pension scheme
• Use of the onsite gym
• A Senior Team that are keen to drive school improvement and are open to innovation and creative thinking
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, or arrange a tour of our school, please contact Kevin Abbott (Assistant Headteacher) via email at [e-mail].