SLT Support Assistant (Behaviour, Welfare and Achievement)

Job Description

SLT Support Assistant (Behaviour, Welfare and Achievement)

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 5 (£20,493 - £21,748)

Actual starting salary from £18,354 per annum

Start Date: As Soon as possible

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to provide a confidential and personal service to the Deputy Headteacher and to provide an administrative support service to other members of the Senior Leadership Team under the general direction and guidance of the PA to the Headteacher.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

● Provide PA support to the Deputy Headteacher to include diary and meeting management, dealing with correspondence, administration support and prioritising and directing of information.

● Liaise with other staff, pupils, parents/carers and external agencies

● Analyse and evaluate data and information.

● To become a member of the School Safeguarding Team as a Designated Person for Child Protection in Education at Level 3

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

· PA skills to include diary management, dealing with correspondence and minute taking

· Ability to deal with unexpected/ difficult situations

· Understanding of school procedures, organisation and structure

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Harwich & Dovercourt High School?

We can offer you:

· A Competitive Salary

· Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

· Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

· Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, and Cycle To Work Scheme

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk . Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.

Closing date: Midday Wednesday 21st October 2020

Interviews will take place on Friday 23rd October 2020

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Information about the School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.

At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured.

Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.