Full time, TERM TIME ONLY
Start date – November 2024
Support Staff Grade 3 - £26,443 to £29,896 pro rata
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to work as a Learning Support Assistant in our Senior School, primarily supporting students in the core subjects of mathematics and science. We would therefore be particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience or expertise in supporting students in these subjects. You will be part of an outstanding team of staff who currently support students with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities across the whole school.
Learning Support Assistants work under the direction of class teachers to ensure students with SEND can access their learning and the full Norwich High experience - this may be through in class support or small group interventions. Learning Support Assistants focus on enabling students to learn independently and the role assists in maintaining quality of support for students and ensures that the records of support delivered to students is accurate.
This is a full time position, working during school term times only. The salary is Grade 3 on the GDST’s regional scale.
About Norwich High School for Girls
Norwich High School for Girls was founded in 1875 and is an independent day school for girls from 3-18 with approximately 600 pupils. The school is part of The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:
- Competitive salaries
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications - we encourage you to develop your skills whilst in post
- A generous pension scheme
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Onsite parking
- A free hot three course lunch during term time
- Free hot beverages all year round
- Access to the Fitness Suite and Swimming Pool subject to availability and induction
- Access to our free Employee Assistance programme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
A letter of application addressed to the Head (Miss Alison Sefton) should be included with your application form. Please note that CVs without a completed school application form cannot be considered.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 23rd September 2024
Interviews: Thursday 3rd October 2024