WELFARE HUB SUPPORT ASSISTANT - Start date: April 2025
Band 4 £27,711 to £30,060 (actual salary £24,446)
Full Time 36.25 hours per week
Permanent
Applications are invited for the post of Support Assistant, to work in our Hub which is a therapy and wellbeing centre that supports students experiencing difficulties to fully access mainstream education. The Hub also supports students with any physical injury, bereavement, or difficulty managing their behaviours and emotions. The Hub operates before and after school, and during the school day.
The successful candidate will work under the support, supervision and guidance of a lead practitioner, and will supervise small groups of students within the Hub.
We are looking for candidates who:
1. Can demonstrate high standards and expectations to young people
2. Are compassionate and caring
3. Can promote self-esteem and encourage pupils to act independently
4. Are interested in teaching/youth work with a desire to gain experience
Candidates must be available to work:
Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 3:45 pm (some flexibility in hours will be required), to work term time plus three weeks (i.e. 41 weeks).
To Apply:
The preferred method of application is completion of an online application form via TES.
Further information, including ‘Why Work at SHS?’ can be found on the School’s website: https://stretfordhigh.com/about-us/job-vacancies/
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancies.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022, an online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.
Closing date - Tuesday 25 March 2025 at 12 Noon
Interview date - Week commencing Monday 31 March 2025
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