Additional Support Assistant – Term Time
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 6 pm (with earlier finish on Friday of 4.30pm)
ST ALOYSIUS’ COLLEGE: THE SCHOOL
St Aloysius’ College is unique. As Scotland’s only Jesuit school, we occupy a unique position at the very heart of the city of Glasgow. Our campus, located adjacent to the Glasgow School of Art and close to the Royal Conservatoire, places the College firmly within the cultural and intellectual life of the city. The College’s iconic green blazer is a familiar and enduring presence, synonymous with both the school and the city itself.
We are proud to be one of the most socially diverse independent schools in Glasgow, educating young people from ages 3 to 18 across Junior and Senior Schools. The College has a proud tradition of academic excellence, with results that consistently place us among the highest performing schools in Scotland. Demand for places remains strong, particularly at key entry points.
St Aloysius’ College is proudly Jesuit and Catholic, and equally proud of the diversity of its community. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our commitment to educational excellence and the formation of young people in service of others.
Based in the heart of Glasgow’s City Centre with easy access to transport links, the College offers an inclusive culture based on integrity, respect and personal excellence in making a difference in the lives of its pupils, parents and staff alike.
The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a caring and dedicated individual to provide support to our students with additional support needs. This will include facilitating positive learning and assisting in the development of confidence and social and communication skills.
This is a Full Time, Term Time position, Fixed Term to June
How you will make an impact
As a key member of our team, you will work closely with teachers to ensure activities and programmes are delivered to meet the individual needs of our students to ensure that they meet their full potential. In addition, you will assist during our social times (e.g. Kindergarten lunch cover, homework club), After Care, welcoming and registering pupils on and off buses. Hours are 8.30 am – 6 pm Mon to Thursday and 8.30 am to 4.30 pm on Fridays.
What you need to succeed
You will have a knowledge and understanding of additional support needs and strategies and have the ability to use a variety of resources to respond creatively to learners needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is a patient empathetic approach. Registration (or the ability to register within 3 months of joining) the SSSC is essential. A relevant qualification in a related discipline e.g. NC/NVQ I Childcare, Teaching Assistant or Special Education would be an advantage.
St Aloysius' College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people and expectall staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks including PVG checks. All appointments are also subject to satisfactory references.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Applications should be received not later than 9am on 26 May. Applications received after this date will not be considered. CVs are not accepted.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible following the closing date.
You should nominate two referees to support your application (please note referees will be asked to assess you against the person specification attached rather than being generic in nature).
St Aloysius’ College places safeguarding of its pupils as its highest priority. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate qualification checks, advanced PVG clearance and the receipt of satisfactory references. Appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment questions will form part of the selection process.