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Student Support Assistant

Student Support Assistant

Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Croydon

  • £13,071.69 - £13,306.26 per year
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  • Expired
Salary:
Scale Points FTE £21,399 - £21,783 (Actual Salary £13,071.69 - £13,306.26)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
6 June 2022

Job overview

STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANTS 

REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

26 HOURS PER WEEK / TERM TIME ONLY

Salary:  Scale Points FTE £21,399 - £21,783 (Actual Salary £13,071.69 - £13,306.26)

Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence.  Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with over 1000 students benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings.  Along with our clear values and ethos this helps to create a positive learning environment for both students and staff.  We also benefit from excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas plus an onsite gym and ample free parking.

We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all our students can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue through their hard work, determination, leadership and compassion.  We strive for excellence through our broad curriculum and our wide range of extra-curricular opportunities whilst also ensuring that both students and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom. 

Student Support Assistants required to support students aged from 11 – 18 years of age with specific learning needs. Your support will be required in the classroom as well as on a one to one basis for 26 hours per week, term time only. We wish to appoint an enthusiastic individual to work within our Inclusion and Student Support Department.

We are looking for someone who: 

• No previous experience necessary;

• Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources;

• Very good numeracy/literacy skills;

• Ability to relate well to children and adults;

• Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these;

• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.

We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:

• Cycle to Work scheme;

• Significant departmental investment;

• Staff Mentoring;

• Staff car park on site;

• Fitness Suite;

• A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;

• A staff wellbeing programme.

Should you genuinely believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey then we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please contact us to arrange a tour of the school or speak with our Principal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk  

Full details/application form available from:  www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk.  Completed application forms can be sent via email to: office@shirley.croydon.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 6 June 2022 although please be aware that the listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.

SHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE

Address:  Shirley Church Road Croydon CR0 5EF

Tel:  020 8656 9755

Web:  www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk

Email:  office@shirley.croydon.sch.uk

Principal:  Mr T Myton

Shirley High School is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales.  Company No. 7837778.  Registered Office:  Shirley High School, Shirley Church Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 5EF



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About Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Shirley High School is a proud, multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with over 1,000 students benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings.  Along with our clear vision and values, we to create a positive learning environment for both students and staff.

We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all of our students can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue through living the values that underpin our school. We teach our students to display compassion, creativity, relentless drive, resilience, high aspirations and, at all times, to be respectful. We strive for excellence through a broad curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities and aim to develop both students and staff equally in and out of the classroom.

As a school, we are totally committed to ensuring that all students can access, engage and more importantly enjoy education. Our curriculum is designed to be diverse, modern and ambitious. Our curriculum supports all students to be successful global citizens with the skills, knowledge and confidence to have a positive impact on our community. Inclusion is at the heart of our curriculum and it recognises our vibrant, culturally rich and diverse cohort. We understand and value the power of education and have taken great strides over the last 12 months to rebuild and redesign our teaching and learning expectations. Shirley is a dynamic school focused on solutions that bring out the best in all within our community.

Please take the time to browse our website - www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk

T Myton - Principal

View Shirley High School Performing Arts College’s latest Ofsted report

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