What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
● NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent/higher qualification,
or
● Able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 3 National Occupational
Standards relevant to this post
● Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy, or able to demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy equivalent to level 2.
Desirable:
● Qualification in a relevant specialist subject or have experience in a broad range of subjects
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Experience
● Experience of working with students in a formal setting without immediate supervision
Knowledge
● Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures
Skills/Attributes
● Ability and willingness to undertake professional development
● Good interpersonal skills
● Empathy with children and young people
● Ability to effectively manage pupil behaviour in accordance with school/college policy and procedure
● Ability to use own initiative to work flexibly and respond positively to a range of situations
● Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable:
● Ability to plan engaging sport related coaching sessions to support extra curricular activities for young people.
General Circumstances:
● Attendance - evidence of regular attendance at work
● An understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities, and the ability to apply this to strategic work and day-to-day situations
What the school offers its staff
Our Trust is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inspiring, and healthy workplace for all employees, centered on professional growth, wellbeing, and equality. Through initiatives like coaching and our Personal Improvement Plan (PIP), we focus on meaningful development over traditional performance metrics, promoting reflective practice and collaboration. We recognize that a healthy work-life balance and mental wellness are essential, and provide resources such as access to coaching, counselling, and physical wellbeing programs. Our commitment to equality, in line with the Equality Act 2010, aims to reduce disparities and champion diversity. Aligned with our “Presumed Professionalism” ethos, we trust our staff to manage their time flexibly to maintain a positive impact on our students and each other, setting an example of a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.