Resident Boarding and Learning Assistant

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, dynamic and highly-motivated Resident Boarding and Learning Assistant to work at our busy day and boarding school. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or school leaver looking to gain experience in the independent school environment. It will provide you with valuable work experience that could be used in a future career in education. You will have the opportunity to work across all departments and get involved in all areas of school life (academic support, Sport, Swimming, Music, Drama and Art). Opportunities for further training and qualifications may be available for the right candidate.

This position is offered for up to a one academic year on a fixed term basis. This residential position will receive a salary, accommodation and utilities, as well as meals during term time. 

Saint Felix School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged from 2 – 18, located close to the glorious seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk coast. Our aim is to develop well-rounded students with the skills and the personality to make a success of their lives during and after their school years.

You will join our successful staff at Saint Felix School.

Main duties will include assisting in the Boarding Houses, assisting in classrooms and being heavily involved during games lessons. There will also be the potential to help coach our main sports of rugby, football, netball, hockey, cricket and tennis throughout the week.  You will also be required to support teaching staff in other subjects in the three school departments; Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Senior.

At Saint Felix the team of teachers work well together allowing pupils to thrive, you will be welcomed and play a key role in the development of pupils at Saint Felix. 

We are seeking to appoint with a September and January start available. The ideal candidate will have an interest in working with children of all ages, in sporting activities and pastoral settings, have excellent time-management skills and experience in sport.

We would like to hear from you if you can;

• Demonstrate an enjoyment of working with children

• Demonstrate efficiency and a sense of humour, with a proven ability to remain calm and professional at all times

• Provide evidence of flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to undertake a range of tasks and commitments, with proven administrative skills and a good IT literacy

• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills, and be able to work either as part of a team or independently

• Display an ability to use initiative and take responsibility

• Demonstrate good communication and listening skills and be able to build relationships with pupils and staff

• Be flexible and adaptable

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a truly unique school located in an idyllic part of the UK. You will work with a diverse team of teachers and students from around the world. 

We look forward to your application, all applicants will be considered and contacted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Saint Felix School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).