Student Support Assistant Ely, England
Job description
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Student Support Assistant
Salary: Grade 7, Points 12-19 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale. £24,496 – £27,852 full-time equivalent. Actual Salary £21,104 – £23,996
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 1 week)
We are now looking to appoint a Student Support Assistant within our Pastoral Team who shares our core values which are set out clearly in the job description. This post will be a wonderfully rewarding experience for the successful candidate as they will be joining a supportive team which is well resourced and be part of our wider Meridian Trust family.
The successful candidate will provide administrative and pastoral support to the house leadership and promote positive behaviour of all students.
The Opportunity
· A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team
· Support the House Office with student attendance and punctuality
· Administrative support for the House Office
· Act as first point of call for all parental enquiries and complaints regarding the pastoral care of their children, maintaining a good relationship with parents
· Provide support for students along with the Assistant Principal, Senior Tutor, and Tutors in effectively implementing the behaviour management programmes for students
· Liaise with and provide student information for outside agencies
· Assess and provide basic medical assistance as required across the Academy
The ideal candidate
· Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills
· Experience of administration background, education and working with young people
· Able to make positive relationships with children, parents, staff and outside agencies
· Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
· Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues
· Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping
Benefits of working for us include:
· A philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion
· A commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals
· A purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported
· Well-motivated and engaged students and ambitious, dedicated and professional staff
· A commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good staff - and partnership working, as part of our family of schools
· An induction programme for all new staff
· Weekly training sessions and staff meetings to ensure effective communication
· Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions
· Staff social activities, including staff fitness and wellbeing sessions
· Ample free on-site car parking in a city location
· As a member of the Meridian Trust, there is potential to be promoted and/or work across a number of schools in a close geographical area
· Eyecare vouchers
· Cycle to work scheme
· Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry
· Free tea and coffee making facilities
· Generous sick pay and annual leave
In 2019 Ely College was rated as GOOD with OUTSTANDING leadership and management. This comes just three years after joining CMAT and is an accurate reflection of all the hard work and dedication that staff have put in to transforming the college over the last three years.
Our vision is to ensure every student receives an inspiring education which will equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom. We have an unwavering focus on progress, which is underpinned by a strong partnership with parents and the community ensuring that our students are a credit to the College. Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust is a success story that continues to grow and part of their success is down to the ability to Recruit, Develop and Retain the very best staff.
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications is: 19th May 2023
Interviews to take place week commencing 22nd May 2023
We reserve the right to close the advert early, so if you are interested in the role please do not wait to submit an application.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 37 per week
Salary: £21,140.00-£23,996.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 19/05/2023
