Student Support Assistant

Student Support Assistant.

Required as soon as possible.

37 Hours per week, term time only.

Sir Harry Smith Community College is looking to appoint Student Support Assistants to join our forward thinking, dynamic school that provides high quality learning and teaching.

The purpose of this role is to work alongside the Head of House to create an effective and happy learning environment for the students in your care. Additional financial incentives are available for experience candidates. You will also have responsibility for a specialised area of student support and wellbeing across the college. The successful candidate will support students on issues including behaviour, engagement, progress and attendance. The ability to communicate positively with young people and work alongside senior leadership, staff and parents is imperative. This role requires an individual that is confident, organised and will enjoy working within a supportive and committed team dedicated to achieving the very best for the young people in our community.

The hours will be 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00 am. – 4.30 pm, Friday 8.00 – 4.00 during term time only. Salary commences at £20,369.58 - £21,552.58 per annum, equivalent to £24,294 - £25,979 full time.   

Sir Harry Smith Community College is in a small town and has much to offer:

·       Staff wellbeing programme.

·       A commitment to staff professional development.

·       Train station (walkable distance to the school).

·       Onsite parking.

We are a ‘good’ school. Our February 2024 Ofsted recognised that: 

The majority of pupils want to do well. They understand that their teachers want them to achieve high standards. Pupils trust the teachers who have developed positive relationships with them. They work hard for these teachers and produce high quality work.

'The school has redesigned its curriculum. It has thought carefully about how to inspire pupils. The school has a well-planned and ambitious programme of learning. The school has ensured that the curriculum reflects the diversity of modern life. Pupils explain how they celebrate difference. The school has planned so all pupils have access to the curriculum without limitation. This includes those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’

‘The provision for students in the sixth form is strong. Teachers’ expert subject knowledge and delivery ensures students learn well. Students develop deep understanding of complex and abstract concepts. Students confidently apply these to different situations, effectively drawing together what they know.

 If you would like an information pack, please visit our website    www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk   For more information or an informal discussion

about the role, please contact Mrs K Simpson - Holley, on 01733 703991 or via email at ksimpson-holley@sirharrysmith.com

Application deadline is 9:00 am, Monday 16th September 2024. Please send completed application forms, together with a letter of application, no longer than two sides of A4 to: applications@sirharrysmith.com (We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post). 

Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require a cleared Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.