Pupil Support Assistant
d'Overbroeck's
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £18,000.00 pro rata
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 19 June 2019
Job overview
The Post
We are looking to employ someone to work with a physically disabled student in upper sixth, helping her to go about her school day to day life as independently as possible.
General administrative support in other areas of the School will be a requirement of the position.
While the below job description is intended to be indicative rather than exhaustive, we would expect the successful applicant to be actively involved in:
- Providing care and support to the assigned student;
- Promoting the general progress and well-being of the assigned student
- Providing in-class support for the assigned student when required;
- Contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to the assigned student;
- Contributing to the school’s programme of co-curricular trips and excursions, ensuring that they are accessible to the assigned student; and
- Maintaining high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues
The Person
Flexibility of approach, a sense of fun, a readiness to respond to students’ individual needs and an enthusiastic, open approach are among the qualities we value.
d’Overbroeck’s offers staff and students alike a friendly and welcoming environment where classes are small and standards are high.
In order to fulfill the requirements of this post, it is essential that the successful applicant has:
- The ability to develop a strong and trusting relationship with the assigned student
- Excellent organisational skills;
- An understanding of the importance of teamwork and person-centered working; and
- A non-judgmental and approachable manner, enabling a relationship built on: mutual respect, trust, sensitivity, friendliness, encouragement, empathy and a sense of humour
Hours and Salary
This is a term-time only role, working an average of 37.5 hours per week. While a significant amount of this time will be dedicated to providing support to the assigned student, any remaining time can be expected to be used in supporting administrative roles throughout the School.
The salary for this position will be based on the full time equivalent of £18,000.00.
Applications
Applicants should submit the relevant application form, and send this, along with a full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter to HR@doverbroecks.com and a signed copy sent to:
Helena Barron
d'Overbroeck's
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL
Please apply as soon as possible, but no later than Wednesday 19 June 2019.
Please note that we reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint candidates prior to this date
Attached documents
About d'Overbroeck's
THE SCHOOL
d’Overbroeck’s is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Oxford for students aged 11 – 18. The school roll currently stands at around 750, and this is set to grow in the coming years.
Founded in 1977, initially as a Sixth Form, d’Overbroeck’s has maintained its founding values throughout its growth.
We believe in outstanding teaching and laughter. We celebrate the individual and foster a culture that promotes collaboration and originality. We pride ourselves on our unique blend of social informality and academic rigour.
d’Overbroeck’s consists of three sections:
Years 7-11 – 200 students; currently all day students although open to boarders from next year. Based at Leckford Place, OX2 6HX.
Sixth Form – 440 students; a mixture of day and boarding. Domestic and international. Based at a purpose-built site at 333 Banbury Road.
The International School – around 125 international students who are all boarders, across years 9-11.
All in all, this is a busy and happy educational environment in which staff and students enjoy positive relationships based on mutual respect and a shared sense of purpose. As our most recent ISI inspection report puts it:
‘A defining characteristic of d’Overbroeck’s is its close-knit, informal atmosphere within which students grow in confidence, self-esteem, respect for themselves and for others. Students are very supportive of each other and behaviour throughout is excellent, exemplified in considerate, warm relationships.
In its key findings, our most recent inspection report (2021) found that our students are highly motivated with extremely positive attitudes to learning. They were described as successful collaborative learners who are naturally inclusive. They were said to have a remarkably strong sense of self understanding and excellent awareness of how to improve and achieve their goals.
ISI inspection report. October 2021
For more information about the College please visit our website at http://www.doverbroecks.com/
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