Teaching Vacancies
Student Support Assistant – The Downs School
Key Responsibilities
- Support vulnerable students in achieving their full potential, including wellbeing support (e.g., ELSA).
- Provide support to the Inclusion Support Manager and the Family Support Worker.
- Contribute to the development of the department as part of a dedicated team.
- Perform other duties within the purview of the post, allocated after consultation with the post holder.
- Maintain a professional attitude, embrace innovative approaches, and work collaboratively with staff.
- Train as an ELSA and deliver emotional literacy support programs.
- Communicate with pastoral team colleagues regarding emotionally vulnerable students and their support, including record-keeping.
Skills and Expertise
- Reliability and adaptability
- Conscientiousness
- Well-motivated and keen interest in Student Support
- Professional attitude and openness to innovative ways of working
- Commitment to working in partnership with a range of staff
- Flexibility and adaptability
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Caring, positive ethos prioritizing staff wellbeing and recognition
- Opportunity to work with ambitious, dedicated, capable staff committed to developing the whole child
- Working with children who enjoy school, behave exceptionally, and have excellent attitudes to learning
- Professional, stimulating, and collaborative working environment