Moat House
6 Lower Moat Close
Heaton Norris
Stockport
SK4 1SZ
helen.travers@moathouse.stockport.sch.uk
Tel: 0161 429 9015
Job Title: Support Assistant
Salary: Scale 3 point 5 £6,876.93 pro rata actual salary
Hours: Minimum 12 hours per week working flexibly Monday -Friday
Working Pattern: Term time only
Contract type: Fixed term until March 2026 (with the possibility of being extended)
Closing date: 7th July 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: September 2025
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and pro-active Pastoral Support Assistant to join our team at this unique provision.
Required as soon as possible, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we continue to expand our cohort and further develop our learning provision.
Moat House school and nursery supports students 14-19 years of age (with a specialism in young parents) to access relevant and aspirational qualifications, mental health and wellbeing support and education. Moat House has an Ofsted registered Nursery onsite for the babies of our young parent cohort. Our welcoming, nurturing approach enables students of all abilities and genders to feel safe and have a sense of belonging, allowing them to re-engage with learning.
We are looking for a Support Assistant to work alongside our qualified Teaching, Nursery & Support Staff, who will:
* Be enthusiastic about the education of young people with additional needs, so they achieve their potential
* Be able to relate and form positive relationships with our students, supporting them on a one-to-one basis or in group sessions
* Supporting our students in activities/work experience
* Be creative, motivated and enthusiastic
* Have a flexible approach with a good sense of humour
* Undertake breaktime supervision (preparing food and beverages)
* Undertake lunchtime supervision (preparing food and beverages as required, as well as clearing away and cleaning the kitchen area)
The ideal candidate must have the following:
* An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
* Excellent communication skills
* Experience of working with children with learning difficulties and disabilities to facilitate their learning
* Experience of working with children in a childcare/residential or educational setting
* Committed to providing high quality delivery that impacts positively upon learning
* The ability and enthusiasm to promote the school’s vision, values and achievements
* Be willing to undertake the necessary training as required
Why Join Us?
You will be joining an excellent team which has a relentless focus on raising achievement.
An understanding of current safeguarding procedures is essential.
The post will require a person who is professional, caring and who is able to adhere to our strict safeguarding procedures.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service
This is a unique opportunity. Our website will provide you with essential information about our school.
To arrange a visit to the school please contact our School Business Manager:
Helen Travers
Moat House
6 Lower Moat Close
Heaton Norris
Stockport
SK4 1SZ
Tel: 0161 429 9015
Please submit applications to: helen.travers@moathouse.stockport.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: 7th July 2025
Interview dates to be confirmed - if applicants have not heard by 11th July 2025, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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