What skills and experience we're looking for
To work under direct supervision/instruction to support access to learning by:
• Attending to the welfare and personal care of students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities
• Working with small groups or one to one
• Provide support across the College to KS3, KS4 and KS5 students
Support the teacher by:
• Being aware of students’ progress/achievement/difficulties and reporting these to the teacher
• Undertaking student record keeping as requested
• Being aware of/working within planned learning activities
• Occasional contribution to planning e.g. for individual students
• Working with the teacher in managing student behaviour and reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Administering routine tests/exams
Supporting students by:
• Supervising and providing support for students, including those with special needs and disabilities, ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Attending to the students personal needs, and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Establishing good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students
• Encouraging students to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher
• Promote students to act independently
Support the curriculum by:
• Supporting students to follow and understand instructions
• Supporting students in respect of local and national learning strategies as directed by the teacher
• Supporting students using ICT as directed
Support the College by:
• Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the college
• Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals
• Attending relevant meetings as required
• Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Accompanying teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of college activities as required
• Assist with lunchtime supervision of students when required.
• Any other duties commensurate to the post.
What the school offers its staff
• Clear Meetings and CPD calendar published at the start of the year- meetings are never added without considered notice.
• Centralised resources and planning - To help with the workload and wellbeing of staff.
• Staff Voice - Through surveys and feedback forms.
• On site parking- Free of charge on both of our sites.
• Gym- Free of charge for all staff wishing to use our on-site gym, containing state-of-the-art equipment. Staff are offered hours to use the gym when students are unable to access.
• Childcare - We offer an on-site nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years (more details can be found on the Nursery Page of our Website,Happy Days.
• Child unwell days - To support families, we offer child unwell days.
• Discounts - Staff can access discounts for local business, they can also apply for a Totum Card and Blue Light Card
• Employee Assist Programme - The College purchases an Employee Assistance Programme(EAP), run by an organisation specialising in providing support to the education sector, which provides staff with: access to a 24-hour confidential helpline, counselling for you and your family,financial and legal advice, support for managers.
• Flu Jab Contribution - We contribute towards the cost for all staff not eligible to receive the Flu Jab.
• Bike to Work Scheme - The College offers a cycle to work scheme that is open to all contracted staff. For more information, seeBike to Work.
• Excellent Pension Schemes - For both Teaching and Support Staff.
• Long Service Days - For support staff at 10, 15 and 20 years of service.
Commitment to safeguarding
Exmouth Community College is committed to providing the best possible care and education to our pupils and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our commitment, we need to ensure that all potential employees satisfy our employment checks. Please note that where appropriate, shortlisted and/or potentially suitable applicants will be required to undertake further checks. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure (with Barred List check) will be required before the successful candidate can commence employment at Exmouth Community College.