Support Assistant - Post 16 Tutor Support

Gosforth Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage salary

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Professional development

Staff wellbeing activities

Career development across Gosforth

Job summary

Gosforth Academy is seeking a dedicated administrative and technology support assistant to help a sixth form tutor who is registered blind. The role involves day-to-day administration, class support, and orientation around the building to ensure safety and efficiency.

The successful candidate will be highly organized with strong communication and digital skills, especially in Microsoft 365, and will contribute to an inclusive and productive learning environment across the sixth form.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills essential.
• Effective organisation and management skills essential.
• Sympathetic understanding of the broad needs of students aged 11-16 essential.
• Ability to maintain paper and electronic records essential.
• Ability to converse with students in fluent English essential.
• Able to work under own initiative essential.
• Ability to monitor development and performance essential.
• Ability to form professional relationships with contacts essential.
• Plan own workload and meet deadlines essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the tutor during class tutorials, 1-2-1 meetings, and open evenings/events.
• Assist with technology and accessibility tools.
• Note taking, creating documents, and formatting.
• Daily email management and administration.
• Prepare teaching materials and resources.
• Manage schedules and appointments.
• Guide the tutor around the building safely.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure a cohesive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Clear communication

Microsoft 365

Team collaboration

Student support

Proactive working

Attention to detail

Inclusive environment

Education

Good general education with English and maths Grade C or above

NVQ Level 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Your Role

This is a role dedicated to supporting one of our sixth form tutors who is registered blind. Responsibilities include, day-to-day administration and technology assistance, classroom management and building orientation support, ensuring all duties are carried out safely and efficiently.

Although not exhaustive a typical working week will include:

1. Supporting the tutor during class tutorials, 1-2-1 meetings with students and parents' and 6th form open evenings and events
2. Assisting with technology and accessibility tools
3. Note taking, creating documents and formatting
4. Daily email management and administration
5. Preparing teaching materials and resources
6. Managing schedules and appointments
7. Guiding and supporting the tutor around the building in a safe manner
8. Collaborating with other staff members to ensure a cohesive learning environment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about education and committed to providing exceptional support to our post 16 Tutor.

The role will suit someone who is extremely well organized, who is a clear communicator and able to convey information in a way that is easy to understand and free from ambiguity, someone who is proactive and who is keen to improve ways of working, actively supporting an inclusive and productive working environment.

You will be an excellent administrator with exceptional attention to detail, love all things technology and are very proficient in the use of Microsoft 365.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you're guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
3. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
4. Enthusiastic and motivated students
5. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
6. A school with its community at heart
7. An exciting programme of staff well-being activities
8. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills essential
• Effective organisation and management skills essential
• Sympathetic understanding of the broad needs of students aged 11-16 essential
• Ability to maintain paper and electronic records essential
• Ability to converse as easy with students and provide advice in fluent and accurate spoken English essential
• Able to work under own initiative essential
• Ability to advise and monitor development and performance essential
• Ability to form effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts essential
• Able to work under own initiative essential
• Ability to plan own workload and meet deadlines essential
• Ability to motivate students essential
• Knowledge of the requirement of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of the wide range of agencies working in the areas of learning support

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people essential
• Experience of supporting children and young people with their intimate care needs essential
• Experience of working in a school environment
• Experience of providing learning support to students
• Ability to respond positively and effectively to unexpected problems and situations

Personal Attributes

• Empathy for children and young people facing barriers to their learning essential
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students essential
• An interest and commitment to the whole school community
• A commitment to child protection and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Good general education with English and maths Grade C or above (or equivalent) essential
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification (or experience)

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.