Student Support Assistant Level 1

Saint Bernard's Catholic High School

Herringthorpe Valley Road

Herringthorpe

Rotherham

S65 3BE

Tel: 01709 828183

Web: www.sbch.org.uk

Part Time, Permanent, 27.5 hrs/wk, Term Time only

Salary: Band C, Point 4 (£21,189 FTE)

Start date: September 2023

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is an outstanding, popular and over-subscribed 11-16 academy in Rotherham. We are a Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Francis MAT, with a wide catchment area, welcoming students of all faiths and denominations.

We are seeking to appoint a Student Support Assistant to work under the direction and instruction of appropriate Teaching Staff and SEND Co-ordinator; to support access to learning for students.

We are looking for a Student Support Assistant who:

• Will inspire, motivate and challenge our students
• Has the highest possible expectations
• Is passionate about the well-being of our students
• Is creative and forward thinking
• Is kind, compassionate and supportive
• Has the desire and ability to help children of all abilities and backgrounds reach the highest levels of attainment and progress
• Is supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos (however you do not need to be a practicing Catholic)

We will offer you:

• A supportive and hard-working Student Support Team
• An ongoing CPD programme, tailored to individual requirements
• benefits and opportunities through St Francis MAT
• A calm, well-disciplined learning environment
• Care, guidance and support in each day of your work

For an application pack please visit www.sbch.org.uk/about us/vacancies or contact Vivienne Smith, Clerk to Governors on 01709 828 183. Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs V Smith, St Bernard’s Catholic High School, Herringthorpe Valley Rd, Rotherham, S65 3BE or email jobs@sbch.org.uk. Please note that only completed Catholic Education Service application forms will be accepted.

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is: Monday 12th June 2023 at 9.00am.

Interviews will be held on: Monday 19th June 2023

NB if successful for interview, references will be required prior to this date.

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997