The role

Do you want to play a valuable part in shaping the lives of young people? Are you interested in a career where no two days are the same? We are recruiting Classroom Support Assistants at Rainhill High School. This role is 28 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 inset days. This is a temporary rolling contract subject to funding.

As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will have a crucial role as part of a team who make our school a safe and happy place for every single one of our pupils. Embracing our school values of ‘Learn, Think, Contribute, Care’, you will inspire our young people to enjoy and achieve; to reach heights that they never thought possible.

Our brand new, purpose built SEND base is equipped to support you and our pupils every step of the way. Furthermore, you will be part of a dynamic team who benefit from excellent CPD opportunities and who seek to work collaboratively to provide the best provision to pupils and staff alike.

We are proud of what we do and would welcome you to visit prior to applying. If you have the drive and determination to want the best for our pupils, we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience of working with young people of all ages
• Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
• Experience of working in a school or other learning environment
• Experience of Administrative work
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Experience of working with confidential information
• Awareness of current issues in the Education sector
• Minimum of GCSE or equivalent grade C in English and Maths NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• Commitment to undertake in service development

We are seeking someone with the following qualities:

• Willingness to undertake first aid training
• Ability to supervise and assist pupils
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently to organise own workload
• Ability to make effective use of ICT systems
• Good team player with a flexible approach
• Ability to display good behaviours at all times
• Management skills
• Commitment to equal opportunities, with the ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace

How to apply

Please find further details in our Applicant Information pack which can be found by visiting our website. Please return completed application forms by email.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 28 February 2024.