Job title: Study Skills Assistant
Salary: CSET 10, £26,403 FTE, £21,482 prorated
Hours: 35 per week, term time only + INSET
Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2027
About the Role
Mangotsfield School is looking for a dedicated Study Skills Assistant to join our collaborative and dedicated team. Working under the direction of the Hub Lead you will play a vital role in our Skills Hub by supporting students, particularly those with low literacy levels, to reach their full potential. You will empower these pupils to achieve personal academic success and fully experience everything school has to offer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver designated learning activities and pre-planned lessons to students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to improve literacy and wider curriculum outcomes.
- Provide teaching staff with feedback on student progress, contribute to the planning of support activities and advise staff on specific strategies to help students thrive.
- Promote the acceptance and inclusion of all students, helping to implement and review Individual Plans.
- Effectively use ICT to support learning and foster student independence.
- Contribute to the overall ethos of the school, which may include helping with supervisory arrangements during breaks or out-of-school activities.
About You
We are looking for a flexible, personable and proactive individual who can act as a positive role model for our students while upholding our school values.
You will need:
- A good standard of general education (GCSE Level 5/Grade C or above in Maths and English).
- Prior experience supporting pupils with individual, diverse needs.
- The ability to work independently, take initiative and adapt to changing situations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong, effective relationships
- Confidence in delivering pre-planned learning activities to small groups.
- A commitment to your own professional development and a willingness to study towards relevant qualifications.
About us
Mangotsfield School has been recognised by Ofsted as a “rapidly improving, community focused, ambitious school.” In our last inspection we were awarded Good in all categories, a testament to the vision and dedication of the leadership and teaching body.
Mangotsfield School has a strong ethos built on our four values. In all aspects of school life we encourage students to love learning, embrace challenge, give and earn respect and grow our community. Our classrooms, our corridors and our systems are built on these values: this supports our culture where we can meet individual needs and close the gaps for our students.
Mangotsfield School is a local secondary school firmly rooted in, and proudly working within, the community which it serves. The school is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings on the north-eastern outskirts of Bristol. Mangotsfield School benefits from being part of a wider trust and partners with Downend School to deliver 16-19 opportunities for all students.
We can offer you:
- Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
- A supportive trust and school community
- Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
- A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
- A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
- Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
- Local Authority Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
- Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 14th July. Interviews are expected to take place on 16th July. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child
CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…