Support Staff required – SWAN Grade 3.1 (£19,630 FTE)
Working Hours - 32.50 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday –Term time only (37 weeks)
Salary - FTE is £19,630, Actual is £14,460
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, flexible, skilled and motivated Support Staff. The successful candidate will be hard working, show initiative, have a good sense of humour, work well as part of a team, have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and be willing to undertake any necessary training.
They should:
- Preferably have some previous experience of working with children.
- Have good literacy and numeracy skills – GCSE grade C or above desirable.
- Be enthusiastic, resourceful and understanding, with a positive outlook.
- Be able to deliver support programme's in small group or 1:1 situations.
- Be able to deliver supportive strategies for pupils with specific difficulties mainly linked to learning and other related needs.
- Be able to work in a team sharing good practices and developing resources and materials.
This role is for Support Staff to support pupils in the Orchard Centre (our Specialist Learning provision). However, it may also include working in the mainstream school, working in small groups, and 1:1 support.
We can offer you:
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
- Approachable and friendly staff.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
Applications should be made using the Hermitage School Application Form (please note that CVs will not be accepted).
Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position you do so as soon as possible.
Closing date: Friday, 22nd September 2023 at 12.00pm
Interview date: Wednesday, 27th September 2023
The Hermitage School has a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be made subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure Procedure.