Student Support Assistant – Level 1

Position

Student Support Assistant – Level 1 (Part Time, Permanent, 27.5 hrs/wk, Term Time only)

St Bernard's Catholic High School, Herringthorpe Valley Rd, Rotherham, S65 3BE

To support access to learning for all students under the direction of teaching staff and the SEND Co‑ordinator.

• Supervise and support students, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Establish good relationships, act as a role model and respond appropriately to individual student needs.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Encourage students to act independently as appropriate.
• Report student problems, progress and achievements to the teacher, curriculum leader or SEND coordinator.
• Maintain student records and support the delivery of materials to identified students.
• Support students in understanding instructions and local and national learning strategies (e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3 and KS4).
• Support students in using basic ICT as directed.
• Assist at lunchtime, Homework Club, student social support sessions and other necessary activities.
• Ensure compliance with child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection policies.
• Promote equal access to opportunities and support the ethos and aims of the school.
• Support the role of other professionals and attend relevant meetings as required.
• Assist with the supervision of students at lunchtimes and accompany teaching staff on visits, trips and out‑of‑school activities.
• Participate in training, further learning and performance development activities; maintain a CPD file.

• Experience working with 11‑16 year olds – Essential.
• Experience working as part of a team – Desirable.
• Understanding of job requirements – Essential.
• A degree – Desirable.
• Basic ICT skills, including knowledge and use of the internet – Essential.
• Willingness to undertake any training deemed necessary and appropriate for the post – Essential.
• First Aid trained – Desirable.
• Good oral, interpersonal and organisational skills – Essential.
• Ability to keep records – Essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team – Essential.
• Commitment to equal opportunities issues within the workplace and the community – Essential.
• Conscientious, honest and reliable – Essential.
• Good timekeeping – Essential.
• Flexibility within the working environment – Essential.
• Patient, good humour and approachable – Essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people – Essential.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check at enhanced level – Essential.

• Supportive, hard‑working Student Support Team.
• Ongoing CPD programme tailored to individual requirements.
• Benefits and opportunities through St Francis MAT.
• Calm, well‑disciplined learning environment.
• Care, guidance and support each day.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. Only completed Catholic Education Service application forms will be accepted.