Oak Wood School
Location
Hillingdon, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
37.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year (term time only plus five training days) - 8.15 am – 4.15 pm
Oak Wood School is looking to appoint a Pupil Support Assistant to join our Behaviour Support team. The purpose of this role is to actively support staff in dealing with students with challenging behaviour, whilst maintaining high standards and following school routines. You will assist in supervising the seclusion room including break and lunch times. The successful candidate will support pupils on issues including behaviour, engagement and attendance. The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents is imperative in ensuring that effective pastoral support is provided for all pupils. This role requires a confident and patient individual who has competent behaviour management skills and can work constructively as part of a team. Previous experience working with young people facing barriers to learning will be advantageous for the role.
This is a very exciting time to join our community as the pastoral team is expanding to meet our commitments as a truly inclusive school that embraces all aspects of comprehensive education. The successful candidate will be patient, reliable and sensitive to the needs of our pupils. You will show an enthusiasm and commitment to supporting learning. A good sense of humour and an ability to work as part of a close-knit team is essential.
Oak Wood School was judged as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted (May 2022) and is truly inclusive, mixed, multi-ethnic 11-18 school that embraces all aspects of comprehensive education. The curriculum is well balanced and reflects the needs of all our students and the local community. The school’s Rewards and Sanctions policy is robust, and staff have welcomed the introduction of centralised sanctions and inclusive polices.
We believe our best resources are our staff. There is a popular and thriving programme of professional development in the department and across the school, at all levels, and colleagues have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally through our membership of both the PiXL club and the Harrow Collegiate Alliance (HCA). The school also offers excellent promotion prospects and a comprehensive induction
programme. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
Situated on a large site close to Heathrow Airport and the centre of Hillingdon, Oak Wood School has much to offer:
Please read the Pupil Support Assistant information document for information about the role, and Person Specification.
To apply please visit our website and complete our Support Staff application form, which is in two documents, and via email to [email protected]
Visits to the school can be arranged if requested.
Further details are available from the vacancies page of our website:
Closing date: midday, Wednesday 20 March 2024.
Interviews: From Monday 25 March 2024.
We reserve the right to interview strong candidates on receipt of application and make appointments before the closing date
Oak Wood School has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Oak Wood School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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