Office-Pupil Support Worker

St Gabriel’s C of E School is a ‘good’ school (Ofsted Nov 2023) and is frequently described as ‘an oasis’. Ofsted reported the following: ‘’Pupils’ behaviour meets the school’s high expectations. Their attitudes to learning are exemplary. Pupils are kind and respectful towards adults, and towards each other.’ And reported that staff ‘are proud to be a part of this school. They value the kind and open culture which they say threads through everything that happens in the school.’ We are situated in central London, a short walk from the museums and shops of the West End, with views of the Thames and the new Battersea Power Station development.

We are excited to create this new position at St Gabriel’s, combining a role that is both office and class based, with the duties of an administrative support officer and teaching assistant combined. The successful candidate will be working part time based in the office (supporting with administrative tasks) part time in the classroom, (as a teaching assistant) and then also supervising children after school, as part of the extension of our wrap around care offer. By January 2025, we aim to extend our wrap around care. When our extended wrap around offer is in place, hours for this position will be 10am – 6pm. Until that time, start and finish times are negotiable. 

We are looking for an individual who:

• has a positive attitude and who is flexible and able to adapt to different situations
• is hard working, energetic, enthusiastic and who will support our values and Christian ethos
• has the ability to support children’s academic, social and emotional development in all Key Stages (EYFS to Year 6)
• has initiative, is practical, positive, warm, and compassionate and is able to support children academically, socially and emotionally.
• has experience of working with children of all ages
• has experience of working with a range of special educational needs
• is able to develop positive relationships with pupils and parents
• is able to problem solve, remain calm and can prioritise when met with a variety of challenges
• is a good communicator, is computer literate and is experienced in inputting data in data management systems

We can offer:

• A talented and dedicated staff team
• Well behaved, friendly and engaged pupils
• A supportive management structure, committed to staff well-being and excellent CPD opportunities
• A rewarding, exciting and challenging job opportunity

Hours: 36hrs a week – 10am – 6pm (Term Time Only) 

Salary: Band 1 Step 3 (£24,657)

Closing date: 12pm Tuesday 15th October 2024

Short listing: 12pm Tuesday 15th October 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Start Date: 6th January 2025 at the latest

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Michaela McCadden on 020 7186 0080 or admin@stgabrielsprimary.co.uk

Application packs can also be downloaded from the school website. Please visit www.stgabrielsprimary.co.uk

Please complete the LDBS application form available on the TES or via the school's own website.

St Gabriel’s’ is committed to the safeguarding of children and the promotion of their welfare and expect all staff to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will have their references taken up prior to interview. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and overseas police check if relevant. All other safeguarding searches as stipulated in KCSiE 2024 will also be undertaken prior to appointment.