School Support Worker

We are seeking a flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic School Support Worker to join our BRAND-NEW school team. This is a varied and rewarding role providing both general classroom support across all subjects and specific assistance within our Science and Design Technology (DT) departments. The successful candidate will play a vital part in the daily operation of lessons, helping staff deliver high-quality learning experiences.

Teaching Assistance and Support:

•Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons across various subjects as required.

•Support individual students and small groups under the guidance of teaching staff to ensure their learning needs are met.

•Provide classroom cover when needed, including supervising pre-prepared lessons in the unplanned absence of a teacher. e.g. sick leave or other emergency leave of absence or be planned, e.g. attendance at INSET or other professional development activity or a medical appointment.

•Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and resources.

•Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

•Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all in activities.

•Implement school strategies and procedures and monitor and provide for the care, safety and welfare of students.

•Support individuals or groups during independent /group work, e.g. explain tasks, reinforce key objectives/concepts or vocabulary, use practical apparatus, support less able pupils, extend/challenge more able, keep pupils on task, interested, motivated, and engaged.

•Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs/behaviour plans.

•Carry out lunch time duties as determined by the School’s needs at the time.

•Undertake manual handling training.

•Supervising a whole class to undertake set work / activities and can include introducing and closing the class, keeping students engaged in learning.

•Invigilation and preparation for examinations or controlled assessments as and when necessary.

•Undertake admin tasks as appropriate and co-ordination of displays as directed.

Science and Design Technology Support:

•Support Science and DT staff in preparing, setting up, and dismantling equipment and materials for practical lessons.

•Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and safety within prep rooms and teaching spaces.

•Ensure all practical activities are carried out safely and in line with relevant health and safety guidance.

•Assist in the inventory management of tools, materials, and chemicals, including ordering and restocking supplies as required.

•Provide in-class technical support during practical activities when appropriate.

How to Apply:

Please complete the Application Form, as well as the Equality Details Form, that you will find on the School’s website (www.hlna.co.uk) and email them to jobs@hlna.co.uk, indicating in the message title the post you are applying for.

If you would like to have a chat about this post, please contact Kirstie Robinson, Headteacher Designate, on 024 7638 8123.

The closing date for applications is midday, Thursday 3rd July 2025.

Interviews will likely take place the following week.  

Please address the following points when completing the ‘Additional Information’ section of the application form: -

• Why you would like to work at Higham Lane North Academy

- Why you feel your personal qualities and experience make you an excellent candidate for this position.