Curriculum Support Assistant (English)

Curriculum Support Assistant (English)

Required as soon as possible

Salary: Scale NJC 4 (£25,629 - £26,913 FTE)

Actual £20,087 - £21,093

33 hours per week, term time plus five INSET days

We are looking for a creative and engaging worker to join The Limes College and support vulnerable young people in Key Stage 3 and 4 who have been excluded or at risk of exclusion from mainstream education.

You will provide administrative and curriculum support to a team of teachers within the English department including the preparation and display of curriculum materials. You will also be required to supervise whole classes during the short term absence of a teacher.

The ideal candidate will have:

• English and Maths qualifications GCSE grade A-C or equivalent;

• Experience of working with students with behavioural difficulties and learning needs on a one-to-one basis or in small groups;

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, parents/carers and other professionals.

The school can offer you:

• Local Government Pension Scheme;

• An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives;

• A programme of professional development for staff at all levels;

• Small class sizes;

• Strong community spirit;

• Staff who are supportive towards each other;

• Free access to our employee assistance scheme;

• Flexible, term-time hours.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Please note that we will seek references and conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Further information about The Limes College is available on our website.

Closing date: Wednesday, 7 December 2022 at midday

Interviews: To Be Confirmed