Support Assistant – Level 4

Support Assistant – Level 4

Required from September 2024

Grade: BB05 (Scale Point 13 to 17)

FTE Salary: £26,873 to £28,770     Actual Salary: £23,669 to £25,340

Working pattern:  37 hours per week Term time only + 10 days

Are you an experienced and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Do you thrive in a dynamic educational environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Support Assistant (Level 4) who is a professional, conscientious, reliable individual; someone who will establish an excellent rapport with our students and have high expectations that encourage them to fulfil their potential. You must be a confident communicator and feel passionately about making a difference in the lives of young people.

The Support Assistant (Level 4) will prepare and deliver learning activities for whole classes and groups; monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development. They will run interventions and oversee and supervise group work of pupils undertaken by learning support assistants. They will also provide support for the SEND department and assist the SENDCO with clerical and administrative work as required.

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools.

This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:

• “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
• “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
• “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
• “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
• “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school community and we are looking for an energetic and passionate individual, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact us on HR@stbb.org.uk or 01670 822795.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A competitive salary
• Access to training and support
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)
• Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).
• Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing
• Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme

Application packs, including job description and person specification for the post are available by accessing the Academy’s website: https://www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk/vacancies. Applications from all denominations are welcome.

Completed applications should be sent to HR@stbb.org.uk for the attention of Mr Shepherd, Headteacher.

Closing date for applications:  by noon Monday 15 July 2024.

We reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date and may invite exceptional applicants for an early interview in advance of the closing date. We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.               

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.