Study Centre Assistant

Job title
:
Study Centre Assistant

Salary
: CSET 10, £26,403 FTE, £18,413 prorated

Hours
: 30 per week, term time only + INSET

Contract type
:
Permanent

Downend School is looking for a dedicated Study Centre Assistant to join our collaborative and dedicated team. Working under the direction of the Literacy Lead you will play a vital role in our Study Centre by supporting students, particularly those with low literacy levels, to reach their full potential. You will empower these pupils to achieve personal academic success and fully experience everything school has to offer.

• Deliver designated learning activities and pre-planned lessons to students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to improve literacy and wider curriculum outcomes.
• Provide teaching staff with feedback on student progress, contribute to the planning of support activities and advise staff on specific strategies to help students thrive.
• Promote the acceptance and inclusion of all students, helping to implement and review Individual Plans.
• Effectively use ICT to support learning and foster student independence.
• Contribute to the overall ethos of the school, which may include helping with supervisory arrangements during breaks or out-of-school activities.

We are looking for a flexible, personable and proactive individual who can act as a positive role model for our students while upholding our school values.

• A good standard of general education (GCSE Level 5/Grade C or above in Maths and English).
• Prior experience supporting pupils with individual, diverse needs.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative and adapt to changing situations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong, effective relationships
• Confidence in delivering pre-planned learning activities to small groups.
• A commitment to your own professional development and a willingness to study towards relevant qualifications.

• Happy, engaging students
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high-quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values-driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death-in-service cover
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family-friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance

CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.