Education Support Assistant - Appropriate Provision
- Salary: £26,421 FTE, £21,497 prorated
- Location: BS16, Bristol
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (1 year until 31/08/2025)
- Hours: 35 hours per week, Term Time Only (TTO) + INSET
Reed is working with a school based in the Mangotsfield area, who are seeking an Education Support Assistant to join them as an integral part of the pastoral provision, delivering targeted interventions to Key Stage 4 (KS4) students. This role is ideal for a proactive individual committed to fostering high standards and aspirations among young people.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Plan and deliver targeted interventions for KS4 students requiring additional support.
- Mentor students and support them in working independently on core subjects.
- Accompany students to off-site activities as needed.
- Maintain high expectations and help students identify their personal aspirations.
- Collaborate with parents, outside agencies, and students to support educational progress.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Good standard of education, including proficiency in English and Maths.
- Up-to-date knowledge and commitment to recent training in SEND interventions, literacy, or numeracy.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Compassion, patience, and confidence to work with secondary students.
- SEND-specific qualifications are desirable.
Benefits:
- Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- Inclusive and diverse working environment.
- Local Government pension with up to 19% employer contributions.
- Discounts with Microsoft, Dell, and local gym memberships.
- Life Assurance (3x Death in Service).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to a dedicated counselling service.
If you are interested in this role, please send an up-to-date CV detailing your experience before 14th June 2024. Interviews will be taking place towards the end of June and start date will be early September.