Support Assistant - Higher Level

Kenton School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community in which we serve. With just over 1,800 students, we are amongst the largest schools in the North East.

At Kenton, we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.

Following the promotion of our team members into teaching roles, we are seeking applications to join our team of Support Assistant Higher Levels providing high-quality cover for absent teachers across the school.  

The role of Support Assistant Higher Level is a challenging yet rewarding one.  It is an ideal opportunity for those with a strong academic background in one or more national curriculum subjects, who may wish to enter into teaching at some point in the future, to gain valuable experience whilst supporting our students through the delivery of high-quality lessons.  Equally, this is an exciting opportunity for those who do not wish to pursue teaching but are seeking a career where they can positively impact on the progress and wellbeing of children and young people.

In addition to delivering sessions, our SAHLs also play a key role inputting and analysing progress data, supporting teachers to prepare resources for lessons, carrying out other admin tasks, liaising with parents/guardians, promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils and supporting all aspects of school life.  

To be successful, you will have: 

• a minimum of an A-level qualification in a national curriculum subject
• previous experience working with secondary school age children, ideally
• the flexibility, initiative, interpersonal skills and confidence to design and deliver high-quality sessions to meet the needs of all our students, whatever their barriers

In return, Kenton School offers fantastic developmental possibilities due to its size, facilities and a forward-thinking management and staff working together to offer the best available chances for our students.   

Supporting information is available to download below. To apply, please click on Quick Apply where you will be taken to the application form.

Closing date: Noon on 3 December 2021

Kenton Schools Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers in our schools to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families.