Study Centre Assistant

Downend School; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Downend School is seeking a dedicated Study Centre Assistant to support students, particularly those with low literacy, to reach their full potential and enjoy school life.

Reporting to the Literacy Lead, you will deliver targeted learning activities, provide feedback to staff, promote inclusion, and help students thrive within a supportive, values‑driven school community. This is a term-time role with INSET days, 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 5/C or above.
• Experience supporting pupils with diverse needs.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations.
• Excellent communication and ability to build strong relationships with staff and pupils.
• Willingness to study towards relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designated learning activities and pre-planned lessons to students 1:1 or in small groups to improve literacy.
• Provide staff with feedback on student progress and assist with planning of support activities.
• Promote inclusion and help implement Individual Plans.
• Effectively use ICT to support learning and foster student independence.
• Assist with supervisory arrangements during breaks or after-school activities.
• Contribute to the school ethos and overall student experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Flexibility

Relationship building

Professional development

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Job title: Study Centre Assistant

Salary: PATH 5, £27,275 FTE, £19,021 prorated

Hours: 30 per week, term time only + INSET

Contract type: Permanent

About the Role

Downend School is looking for a dedicated Study Centre Assistant to join our collaborative and dedicated team. Working under the direction of the Literacy Lead you will play a vital role in our Study Centre by supporting students, particularly those with low literacy levels, to reach their full potential. You will empower these pupils to achieve personal academic success and fully experience everything school has to offer.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver designated learning activities and pre-planned lessons to students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to improve literacy and wider curriculum outcomes.
• Provide teaching staff with feedback on student progress, contribute to the planning of support activities and advise staff on specific strategies to help students thrive.
• Promote the acceptance and inclusion of all students, helping to implement and review Individual Plans.
• Effectively use ICT to support learning and foster student independence.
• Contribute to the overall ethos of the school, which may include helping with supervisory arrangements during breaks or out-of-school activities.

About You

We are looking for a flexible, personable and proactive individual who can act as a positive role model for our students while upholding our school values.

You will need

• A good standard of general education (GCSE Level 5/Grade C or above in Maths and English).
• Prior experience supporting pupils with individual, diverse needs.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative and adapt to changing situations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong, effective relationships
• Confidence in delivering pre-planned learning activities to small groups.
• A commitment to your own professional development and a willingness to study towards relevant qualifications.

About Us

At Downend School we provide a safe, supportive and challenging learning environment that aims to inspire and empower young people to grasp opportunity; to reach their potential and excel; to develop responsibility and integrity and to respect themselves and others.

We have a strong ethos based on our core PRIDE values of participation, respect, identity, determination and excellence. We set standards high and aim to nurture young people who are well equipped to become active and positive members of the school community and to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a time of rapid change.

We are proud of the care and support we offer our students. We strongly believe in the value of creating a friendly and caring school community where youngsters feel a sense of belonging and feel valued and respected. Happy and motivated students will flourish and become successful young people. Above all, Downend is a happy school.

We can offer you

• Happy, engaging students
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance

Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.