What skills and experience we're looking for
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
Hold a valid UK driving license
A-Levels or evidence of Higher Education
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Have experience of working under pressure to deadlines
Be able to evidence experience of working effectively within a team and the subsequent impact
Have experience working within a student and/or family support environment
Have experience of supporting students and their families where barriers to learning are hindering progress
Have experience of safeguarding procedures and practices and be able to identify risk factors which affect students
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Be able to relate to young people
Be an effective team player
Be able to supervise and support students with a range of needs
Have excellent communication skills
Have good numeracy and literacy skills
Be competent in working with technology
Have a flexible attitude to work
Have a commitment to professional development
Have excellent organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills
Have a first aid certificate or be willing to gain this within an agreed time frame
Have knowledge of multi-agency support for young people and their families
Have the ability to take initiative and work independently
Have excellent time management skills
What the school offers its staff
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
- NJC pay scale: NJC18 – NJC22 (£30,559 - £32,654) pro rata. Actual Salary £27,597 - £29,489.
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.