Student Support Assistant

Student Support Assistant, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year,

The Governors are seeking to appoint an Student Support Assistant to work directly with individual students across the school. The purpose of this role is to enable individual students to cope with the demand placed upon them by school and home in the face of difficulties which their lives present – such as organisation issues, anxiety, bereavement and many other issues prevalent to young people. The focus is to remove barriers which enhibit learning and self-fulfillment.

St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School is a small school with a distinctive Catholic ethos. Students at the school are very well behaved and the school is a very pleasant working environment.

The appointed person would be approachable and confident in speaking to individuals or small groups of young people. Good organisation skills are necessary, as it the ability to deal with distressing situations as well as with parents, other staff and external agencies. Writing up notes and communications by email and phone are also features of this post. The appointed person will also support with the administration of SEN and organise reviews and meetings. 

This is a new post in the support staff structure of the school. This person will work under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher and in conjunction with other staff. Ideally suited to this role would be someone with an enthusiastic outlook who enjoys a hands-on approach to solving problems. The appointed candidate will be flexible in her/his approach to the work undertaken and be able to make adjustments in order to face unexpected issues which may present themselves. The ability to manage a range of competing demands and to prioritise work is very important.

Closing date: noon on Monday 9th July 2018, interviews will take place soon after.

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