Academic Support Assistant

September start
Excellent salaries
Personal, Relationships, Sex & Health Education Specialists
Suitable for a recent Graduate or an experienced Academic Support Assistant

An Academic Support Assistant is needed in a Mixed Sixth Form in South West London.

This Academic Support Assistant position will be full time and permanent.

If appointed as an Academic Support Assistant your duties will include but not be limited to; supporting pupils learning on a 1:1 basis, monitor pupils' progress and generally contribute to the development of a positive learning environment.

Essential qualities the team is looking for in an Academic Support Assistant are a calm, professional manner, excellent communication skills and the motivation to help every student reach their full potential.

The salary for this Academic Support Assistant position will be between £25323 and £25687, depending on the experiences and qualifications of each applicant.

The School

An Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' Sixth Form, for pupils aged 16 to 19 years old, located in the London Borough of Lambeth.

The building and facilities include but aren't limited to; music teaching/practice rooms, a drama studio, main hall, dining area, outside amphitheatre, graphics room, media room, art suite, fitness/sports space, ICT suites, large library, science laboratories and a horticulture space.

Cultural Perspectives are also a key part of learning, where pupils are taught about the wider world beyond the walls of the Sixth Form. Topics cover First Aid Skills, Space, Philosophy and Statues of Parliament.

There is also an onsite café where pupils can help themselves to coffee, hot chocolate, as well as a variety of snacks. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.

Despite being a Sixth Form, the staff ask pupils to uphold a smart dress code.

Given its location, there is no shortage of enrichment outside of Sixth Form hours. Some of the local amenities are the South London Theatre, Streatham Ice Rink, Centre for Young Musicians, Acacia School of Dance and Chess at Streatham Library.

Requirements

You're encouraged to apply if you're a recent Graduate or experienced Academic Support Assistant.

Applications are also welcome if you're a British trained Academic Support Assistant or overseas trained Academic Support Assistant.

All applicants must have the following in order to be shortlisted for this Academic Support Assistant role:

UK Bachelor's Degree
Right to work in the UK
Clear and up to date Enhanced DBS
Experience of working with young people aged 11 to 19 years old or as an Academic Support Assistant in UK schools/sixth forms

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity in education and training as an Academic Support Assistant, then please apply via the link below and send your CV to Rahul at REESON Education as soon as possible.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England