What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, positive person (Undergraduate in Science) who has experience, or would like to gain experience of working with young people. You should be a good listener, resilient and able to be flexible. No two days are the same! Whilst you do not need to be a Catholic, it is important to appreciate (or be willing to learn about) the distinctive nature of a Catholic education/community.
What the school offers its staff
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You will be well supported by a friendly, hard-working team, fantastic staff and lovely pupils.
Further details about the role
JOB PURPOSE:
To enable pupils with specific impairments access to learning by supervising and assisting pupils (one to one and in small groups) across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities.
To promote the development of the physical and mental well-being of pupils and under the guidance of a teacher plan, prepare and modify lessons / learning activities.
To manage and supervise pupil behaviour and contribute to the effective organisation of the school with administrative and clerical support.
Preparing teaching and learning materials in a format suitable for the individual pupils. Support the full integration of pupils into the School community.
To actively promote the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.
To maintain awareness of and commitment to the School’s Equal Opportunity Policies in relation to both employment and service delivery.
To fully comply with the Health and safety at Work Act 1974 etc, the School’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
At the discretion of the Head Teacher, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.
To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets.
To participate in Employee Development schemes and Performance Management and contribute to the identification of own team development needs.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, we DO NOT accept CV’s. The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of appointment As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment. As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.