WORK EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR & CAREERS ASSISTANT
Working at St George’s School means being part of a supportive, inclusive environment where every student is valued. Our staff work with children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those who may present with physical behaviours. Many of our students also require support with personal care and medical administration as part of their daily routines.
Applicants should be resilient and committed to compassionate, person-centred support, confident in building trusting relationships with learners with diverse and complex needs, while upholding strong safeguarding practice.
Our school values are Perseverance, Aspiration, Independence and Respect
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we would love to hear from you, as we recruit for the following role:
Salary – Hay Grade 7 - £19,624 - £21,261 per annum, actual, paid in equal instalments across 12 months
Hours per week – 31.25 hours per week, term-time 38 weeks per year
THE ROLE:
St George’s is committed to investing in careers education and work experience for our young people. To continue to provide them with excellent opportunities to gain real-life understanding of the workplace, we are looking for a highly motivated and committed Work Experience Co-ordinator & Careers Assistant.
You will have a passion for working with young people, particularly those requiring tailored support, to organise appropriate work experience placements across Key Stage 4 and 5.
You will be able to demonstrate your ability to liaise positively with employers and agencies to maintain and develop our database of work experience placements.
You will work closely with the Careers Lead to organise events and support administrative tasks.
It is essential that applicants possess the following:
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Relevant experience working in an administrative role, managing records and maintaining databases
- Good communication skills, and able to work to deadlines
- A strong student focus, holding safeguarding at the centre of their practice.
- Relevant experience and understanding of working with young people with SEN would be an advantage
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to travel between locations. A full, clean UK driving licence and access to reliable transport is therefore essential
In return we can offer:
- Wonderful students.
- A strong commitment to professional development and progression for all staff, with a wide range of training opportunities.
- The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.
- A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.
Closing date: Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
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