At Redden Court School we prioritise the development of outstanding teaching and learning alongside wellbeing.  All members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our students and staff.

The title Student Development Assistant highlights the need for students to become independent learners where appropriate. We believe this is a positive move from a traditional Learning Support Assistant role. If you have a positive approach, you are resilient and can enhance our team to support our young adults in overcoming barriers to their learning in order for them to achieve their full potential, we would like to talk to you. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward thinking school. This position would be suitable for someone with recent experience with working with young people or has a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs. The ability to speak a second language, or to use sign language would be advantageous.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Support for students: 

• provide appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance and help for student(s) needs as identified in Individual Education Plans. 

• support the specific needs of specified students – physical, emotional and/or behavioural 

• where directed, act as an escort on and off school premises under the direction and where appropriate, in the presence of the teacher for the purpose of visits or off site educational provision 

• support student(s) access to the curriculum, their learning in particular lessons and their progress towards specific individual targets 

• ensure that teachers are aware of the specific learning needs of identified students 

• support students in working independently in the company of others by providing Hover Support 

2. Support for the teacher(s): 

• assist student(s) access to the curriculum by differentiating instructions and resources 

• prepare materials of the quality and quantity specified by the teacher 

• help student(s) to select equipment and materials relevant to their learning tasks and to use these safely and correctly 

• support the maintenance of student records by providing information to the teacher/ Assistant Head in charge of Inclusion and recording, in accordance with school and Faculties policy, the work of student 

• provide praise and encouragement to students to recognise and promote positive student behaviour in accordance with school rewards system and behaviour policies 

• where necessary, correct student behaviour, supporting the teacher in maintaining order and discipline both in the classroom and in the school environment 

• Report uncharacteristic student behaviour patterns and Child Protection concerns about an individual student and incidents of inappropriate behaviour to the class teacher / named Child Protection Officer within the school. 

  Wellbeing

  Redden Court values its staff's well being.  We endeavour to offer a holistic approach to ensure all our stakeholders are supported in their emotional, physical and mental health. 

  We offer the following staff benefits:

  • Child places at Redden Court School are available for staff who are employed at the school (subject to conditions).

  • Career Development (apprenticeships, support towards achieving further qualifications, leadership programmes, progression opportunities, teacher training, shadow opportunities and a vast CPD programme of relevant courses)

  • Pension

  • Two week October half term

  • All teaching staff are allocated a Chromebook

  • Multi Gym available for staff use

  • Staff supervision sessions with a trained professional

  • Cycle-to-work scheme

  • Regular staff social and get-together events

  • A regular staff survey consults staff and takes actions based on the results.

    The successful candidate will be committed to our vision, our values and ethos, and have the interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and students to achieve all they can.  If you would like to speak to the Head of Inclusion, Mrs J Tyldesley, please feel free to telephone the school

    We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.