Student Progress Assistant in Skipton

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm & Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated Student Progress Assistant with a genuine interest in supporting young people to achieve high standards in behaviour for learning, academic progress and achievement. The majority of the role focuses on sixth form, but the successful candidate will be expected to work across the age range as required.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the work of the SENCo
• Supporting the school in celebrating the achievements of all our learners
• Supervising students in the absence of their normal teacher
• Liaising between parents, students, staff and outside agencies
• Supporting students' wellbeing and mental health

Student Progress Assistants work as part of a team which is led by the Student Progress Director.

Experience:

• Experience of working with young people or within a school setting; counselling skills or SEND experience would be an advantage.
• Evidence of 5 or more GCSEs, including English and Maths.
• Experience of similar environments i.e. working with young people.
• Evidence of working in a team and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Evidence of success in organisation and administration in some form of children’s/ office environment.
• Evidence of involvement in extra-curricular activities, youth work, voluntary work and educational visits in schools or similar institutions.
• Ability to support students experiencing emotional difficulties.
• Experience of Admin work including filing, dealing with phone calls, working with confidential material and records.
• An appreciation of IT, whether for presentation, pupil administration and the tracking of performance.

What the school offers its staff:

Skipton Girls’ High School is a thriving and successful secondary school, with sixth form, based in Skipton. Our school community of 900 includes students from the districts of Craven, Bradford, North Yorkshire, Lancashire and beyond. Students at SGHS are ambitious, kind, articulate and a lot of fun! They are open to new experiences and grab opportunities with both hands. They care about the world we live in and set high standards for living sustainably.

Our staff are experts in their field who instil a love of their subject in all students. They place equal value on their own learning, staying at the forefront of their profession, through educational research and academia and are exceptional role models for our students. Our staff are our students’ greatest champions, valuing their happiness and future success.

We are held up by the success of our history and driven forwards with innovation and tenacity. At SGHS, we know how our students learn, think and feel and we know how to empower them so that they can continue the SGHS tradition of pioneering, trailblazing young adults, ready to take on the ever-changing world with compassion and excitement.

Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust?

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. We can offer a commitment to your professional development, the opportunity to work in part with colleagues from primary and secondary schools across the MAT and the chance to be a part of something truly special.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy).

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.