Graduate Student Support Worker

Tradewind Recruitment: Recruiting for an All-Girls School in Wandsworth

Are you a recent graduate passionate about education? Tradewind Recruitment is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join an esteemed all-girls school in Wandsworth as Student Support Workers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Subject Support: Engage with classes in English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and Languages to aid specific students in advancing their academic performance.
• Individual and Group Assistance: Work closely with small groups or individual students, following teacher directives, to address specific tasks and learning needs.
• Support for Special Needs and Social Inclusion: Provide guidance and assistance to students with SEND, fostering social inclusion within the school community.
• Task Differentiation and Intervention: Facilitate task differentiation for students and assist in targeted catch-up and intervention sessions under senior staff supervision.
• Guided Revision and Homework Aid: Support designated students with guided revision and homework tasks under senior staff and middle management guidance.
• Lunchtime Support and School Trips: Maintain a calm and orderly atmosphere during lunch breaks and accompany students and staff on educational trips, ensuring a safe and enriching experience.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to the school's health and safety guidelines, prioritising the well-being of all students and staff.
• Policy Adherence: Uphold and support the implementation of school policies, including equal opportunities, anti-bullying measures, and behaviour for learning initiatives.

Person Specification:

This specification outlines the essential skills, knowledge, and experience required for the role of Student Support Worker at the all-girls school in Wandsworth. It will guide shortlisting and the selection process for this position. Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude, alongside the ability to collaborate within a team and with individual subject teachers and students, are paramount.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree-level qualification
• Experience and/or awareness of issues concerning young people with barriers to learning
• High literacy and numeracy skills to support students aged 11-19
• Effective communication and rapport-building with young people
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers in the classroom
• Commitment to personal development
• Proficiency in maintaining comprehensive Student Support records and evaluating impact
• Skill in liaising with school staff, families/carers, and external agencies in person and via phone
• Willingness to understand and comply with educational regulations

Desirable Skills:

• Prior experience in a school environment
• Understanding of the current educational landscape

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Please note that this advertisement is posted on behalf of an educational agency recruiting for the mentioned school in Wandsworth. All applications and inquiries will be managed through the agency.