What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Student Support Practitioner to join our team at The Westminster School.
Our school caters for 275 pupils aged 7 -19 years with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay and Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities. The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award. School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on a £42million Rowley Learning Campus.
The successful candidate will be:
• a caring and patient individual
• passionate and enthusiastic about supporting our students
• proactive and well-organised and flexible to meet the needs of our students
• an excellent role model
• able to work as part of an innovative, dynamic and supportive team
• fully supportive of the School’s values, ethos and aims
• supporting our students with all aspects of personal care including toileting and changing in line with their individual needs
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits include:
• A Contributory Pension Scheme
• A comprehensive CPD package aligned to individual professional needs and the strategicdevelopment priorities of the school.
• First-Class Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential access to a GP 24/7 for you and your family, counselling, personal financial, debt and legal advice
• Free Occupational Health Services
• Family Friendly Policies
• Staff Voice Committee
• Free Parking on Site Lifestyle benefits and discounts through several schemes
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for all roles within the school.