Additional Support Assistant (3 – 18)
Job Description
Additional Support Assistant – Term Time
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 6pm (with earlier finish on Friday of 4.30pm)
The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a caring and dedicated individual to provide support to our students with additional support needs. This will include facilitating positive learning and assisting in the development of confidence and social and communication skills.
This is a full time, term time position, fixed term to June 2027.
Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you will work closely with teachers to ensure activities and programmes are delivered to meet the individual needs of our students, ensuring they reach their full potential. You will also assist during our social times (e.g. kindergarten lunch cover, homework club), after care, and welcoming and registering pupils on and off buses.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of additional support needs and strategies.
- Ability to use a variety of resources creatively to respond to learners’ needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patient and empathetic approach.
- Ability to register with the SSSC within 3 months of joining.
- Relevant qualification in a related discipline (e.g. NC/NVQ I Childcare, Teaching Assistant, or Special Education) is advantageous.
St Aloysius’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre employment checks including PVG checks. All appointments are also subject to satisfactory references.
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