STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT

SALARY: GRADE 1C, £17,434.40 (FTE £28,221.00)

Hours: 26 HOURS PER WEEK / 39 weeks per year

"Leaders’ ambitions and high expectations of pupils, teachers and parents cascade throughout the community."

(Ofsted)

Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. We continue to make significant progress across all areas of our school.  This progress includes improved academic results, increase in the number of pupils joining our school and more pupils leaving us to attend university, including Russell Group and Oxbridge universities.  We are committed to improving and investing in the learning environment of our pupils and staff with over £1.5 million spent on school facilities, site improvements and resources.

Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with our pupils 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 pupils 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 pupils can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue, through hard work, determination, leadership and compassion. We strive for excellence throughout our broad curriculum and wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, whilst also ensuring that both pupils and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom. 

We are looking for a passionate Student Support Assistant 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:

•         Is passionate and enthusiastic about working with young people with SEN needs;
•         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 (newly refurbished);
•          A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;
•          A dedicated staff wellbeing programme.

 Should you 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