Student Services Assistant

Contract Term: Permanent / Full-time
Hours: 36.25 hours/week, Term-Time plus 1 week (39 weeks)
                                       08.00-16.00 (Monday to Friday), including a 45-minute unpaid break
Scale:        NJC Band 3 Points 6-11 (Actual Salary £17,163 - £18,949)
Location:        Altrincham College (South Manchester Learning Trust), Trafford LA
Start:        September 2022

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Student Services Assistant who will support our young people each day in their lives outside of the classroom, which will include administering first aid and caring for their well-being. The successful candidate will also support the pastoral team with day to day administration and be responsible for the maintenance of students’ IHCPs and PEEPs, as well as co-ordinating the school’s first aid responsibilities.

This post offers the opportunity to join a great place to work where you will be supported by a hugely talented staff team. 

Working as part of this important team, you will be required to carry out the duties detailed in the attached job description to the highest possible standard. 

The ideal candidate will have an understanding and some experience of:

• Working in an educational education, working with children or young adults.

• Working well as a team, but also have the ability to use own initiative and problem solve independently.

• First Aid experience or willingness to undertake appropriate training.

• Confident communicator with ability to interact with students, staff and parent/carers.

• Have a kind and supportive nature.

• Be proactive, organised and responsive to the needs of our students.

• Ability to multi-task to the ever-changing priorities this role can present.

In return we can offer:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance.

• Fantastic training/CPD/progression opportunities in a friendly supportive environment.

• On-site parking.

• Excellent Local Government pension scheme.

• On-site canteen facilities.

• An engaging, creative and welcoming environment to learners who take pride in their school.

• An inclusive and collaborative approach to all tasks.

• Supported by a talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues.

• An actively supportive Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team.

• A great place to work!

Altrincham College (part of the South Manchester Learning Trust) is an over-subscribed 11-18 Academy set in the pleasant South Manchester suburbs of Hale/Timperley, on the Manchester/Trafford border. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. 

Our vision is to nurture well-rounded citizens of the future who are knowledgeable, happy and resilient so that they make a valuable contribution to the world in which they live, and are empowered to make informed and positive life choices.

If you would like to apply to be part of the Altrincham College (SMLT) team please complete and return a Support Staff Application Form. Alternatively, please call Danielle Shields, PA to the Headteacher, on telephone number 0161 980 7173 or e-mail recruitment@altrinchamcollege.com to find out more about our exciting opportunity. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 11 July 2022 (09.30am))

Interview date:                        Week commencing 11 July (day to be confirmed)