Overview
The role of Support Assistant Higher Level is an exciting opportunity to play a part in many aspects of school life. It can be a great opportunity if you are looking to enter teaching at some point in the future, gaining valuable experience of lesson delivery, or if you want a career that positively impacts pupil progress and wellbeing.
This post is full time, 37 hours per week, permanent and term‑time only plus 5 training days.
Responsibilities
- Supervise groups and classes of pupils in the absence of the teacher.
- Plan and lead individual, group and whole class learning activities, advancing learning on a range of topics.
- Analyse and interpret data and complete other administrative tasks that will support teachers to prepare for their lessons.
Benefits
- Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) delivered by Health Assured.
- Cycle to work scheme offering savings on bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
- Access to free eye tests for DSE users.
- Opportunities for flexible working and discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with the trust also contributing.
- Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government, etc.
- Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.
School and Trust
Benfield School is a fully inclusive 11‑16 school with a modernised site and a supportive culture. It is part of the NEAT Academy Trust, which aims to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of young people in the North East.
Recruitment and Safeguarding
NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and to promoting the welfare of children. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service as part of pre‑employment checks. For shortlisted candidates an online search will be conducted as part of the screening process.
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