STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER

Location

Shuttleworth College, Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST (1090 on roll)

Tel: 01282 682300
School website: www.shuttleworthcollege.org

Summary

Student Support Worker

Grade 6, point 11 - 19
Term Time only
£25,979 - £29,777 Full time equiv.
£21,868 - £25,064 pro rata.
37 hours per week
8-4pm Monday - Friday

We are looking to appoint a committed and flexible individual to join our dynamic team of support staff and help our students to reach their potential. The role will involve supporting both inside and outside of the classroom, delivering small group interventions and offering one to one support for students with Education Health Care Plans. You will be expected to establish positive relationships with both children and staff and be part of a highly motivated team who aim to give all students access to a broad and balanced curriculum.

The successful candidate will be required to support students of all abilities over a wide range of subjects; the following skills, qualities and level of experience are therefore essential:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate to students in a calm and engaging manner
• A positive attitude and ability to be an excellent role model
• An awareness of how children learn and progress
• Degree level qualification, working toward, or qualified by experience
Previous experience of supporting students within a classroom environment is desirable but not essential.

Full application pack available at: www.shuttleworthcollege.org
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged through the school office 01282 682300

Closing date: 9am Friday 5th July 2024.

Shuttleworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and the appointment will be conditional upon DBS enhanced clearance.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Sally Sagar

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.