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Guidance Support Assistant

Guidance Support Assistant

Cantell School

Southampton

  • £25,597 - £30,093 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Grade 7 pro rata, 37 hrs per week, Term Time only (39 weeks)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
May 2024 (or earlier if available)
Apply by:
28 April 2024

Job overview

Cantell School is proud to be a heavily oversubscribed, inclusive comprehensive school with a student intake that reflects a wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community. Our fundamental mission is to provide an exceptional learning experience for every student so that they may lead a happy and successful life now and in the future.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Guidance Support Assistant to join our Learning to Learn ‘L2L’ team, SEN team, subject teachers and support staff.

We would welcome applications if you are experienced, or looking to have a change in career (and take up new challenges). The successful candidate will be required to provide learning and care support for additional learning and behaviour needs. Good communication and IT skills and a high level of literacy and numeracy are essential to the post.

We will offer the successful applicant:

  • A committed and extremely supportive staff team
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to our students
  • A thriving community of students and parents/carers


We wish to appoint candidates with:

  • Ability to promote high quality teaching and learning
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
  • A passion for improving students’ lives and opportunities
  • High levels of ambition and drive for outstanding performance from staff and students


The position is 37 hours per week, 39 week per year, term time only. The pro rata salary is between £25,597 and £30,093.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and all applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Although applications will be processed as they arrive, an earlier closing date may be made before this if a successful candidate is found.

Please contact recruitment@cantell.co.uk should you have any questions about the role, we look forward to hearing from you.

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About Cantell School

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  • Cantell School
  • Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton
  • Hampshire
  • SO16 3GJ
  • United Kingdom
+44 23 80323111

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Cantell School is a larger than average comprehensive school set in the heart of the vibrant and diverse City of Southampton, on the south coast. The school has grown substantially over the last five years and is projected to be at 1250 students on roll from September 2022. The school has received substantial funding to manage this growth and has developed the already excellent facilities that exist for students and staff.

Cantell School believes strongly in the development of the 'whole' child; focussing on academic and social progression. As a Research Mark School, Cantell is at the heart of innovation in the classroom fostering an environment where passionate and committed teachers are empowered to bring the learning alive in the classroom. Staff and students work together on the development of key skills such as: leadership, organisation, resilience, initiative and communication through an enriching programme of extra-curricular activities, trips and visits and guest speakers. Cantell is a happy school and one where students and staff enjoy and opportunity to learn and work together.

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