Academic Support Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW4 8DX |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 0050cdb3-14ec-4b19-a173-8390e6a738d7 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Academic Support Assistant. This vital role supports students' learning and wellbeing across the school, providing both in-class and one-to-one assistance to help every student reach their full potential.
As a key member of the support team, you will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and students to deliver tailored academic support, monitor progress, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will need a calm, professional manner, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
This is an exciting opportunity if you thrive in a busy, student-centred environment and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the educational journey of every learner.
We would welcome your application if you have:
• GCSE (C grade or above) qualifications in English and Mathematics
• A level qualification(s) or equivalent
• Understanding of the importance of students achieving their full potential
• Working with a range of students with behaviour needs
• Good knowledge of working with parents/carers and external agencies and delivering intervention programmes to individual groups of students
• Demonstrable experience of working with young people aged 11-16
• Experience of working with parents/carers in meeting their child's needs
• The ability to encourage and inspire young people to achieve
• Good organisational skills
• Good ICT skills and a willingness to learn more
• Effective team working skills
• The ability to behave professionally in all circumstances
• The ability to use own initiative
• Highly effective skills in communicating clearly both orally and in writing
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Come and work with an inspiring community of students and help shift the trajectory of their lives.
We are not your average Sixth Form. Our job is to provide our students with an education that combines academic rigor with character education and the cultural capital our students need to thrive in their next steps. Sixth Form encompasses the step from childhood to adulthood and Harris Clapham Sixth Form enables the young people of South London to make that step successfully by offering an excellent academic and general vocational education.
Our emblem is the eagle, and we invite students to come as they are, and we will help them to fly. At the heart of everything we do lie our values of courage, confidence and commitment (we call this the Clapham Character). As well as a first-class academic experience, we know that students need to develop character to go on to be successful. We help them to develop the courage to step into the unknown and face new challenges, the commitment to their own future which they show through hard work and consistency and the confidence to develop as a leader.
A love of learning and a commitment to the transformational power of education is at our core. We not only aim to empower students with the knowledge and skills that they need to realise their potential, but also help them to develop as leaders and exceptional communicators who have the confidence to challenge and think critically.
We have recently been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Inspectors said that 'students thrive at the sixth form because they have extensive opportunities to develop their character and interests', that they 'become more independent and highly motivated to improve' and are 'extremely happy with the high-quality teaching they receive'. Character education was also praised, and students' behaviour described as 'impeccable'.
Our staff are happy and work hard to support each other and spread joy. We listen to them and aim to create a kind and empowered working environment. Fantastic positive working relationships between staff and students also helps this. We think it is a lovely place to work.
Teacher Development
At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.
We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
Benefits
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Further details about the role
Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing daily pastoral care to students aged 16–19, supporting their wellbeing, engagement and academic success
• Delivering targeted interventions to improve attendance, punctuality, behaviour and academic performance
• Assisting with administrative tasks and system updates
• Supervising independent study spaces to maintain a focused and aspirational learning environment
• Supporting students in developing effective study habits, time management and revision strategies
• Collaborating with teaching staff to identify and support underperforming students through tailored interventions
• Recording mentoring sessions and tracking student progress
• Acting as a first point of contact for students facing personal or emotional challenges, offering guidance and referrals
• Monitoring attendance and behaviour, implementing early interventions to support re-engagement
• Working with staff, parents/carers and external agencies to provide cohesive student support
• Contributing to wellbeing initiatives, enrichment activities and safeguarding procedures
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
We are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Academic Support Assistant. This vital role supports students' learning and wellbeing across the school, providing both in-class and one-to-one assistance to help every student reach their full potential.
As a key member of the support team, you will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and students to deliver tailored academic support, monitor progress, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will need a calm, professional manner, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
This is an exciting opportunity if you thrive in a busy, student-centred environment and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the educational journey of every learner.
We would welcome your application if you have:
• GCSE (C grade or above) qualifications in English and Mathematics
• A level qualification(s) or equivalent
• Understanding of the importance of students achieving their full potential
• Working with a range of students with behaviour needs
• Good knowledge of working with parents/carers and external agencies and delivering intervention programmes to individual groups of students
• Demonstrable experience of working with young people aged 11-16
• Experience of working with parents/carers in meeting their child's needs
• The ability to encourage and inspire young people to achieve
• Good organisational skills
• Good ICT skills and a willingness to learn more
• Effective team working skills
• The ability to behave professionally in all circumstances
• The ability to use own initiative
• Highly effective skills in communicating clearly both orally and in writing
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Come and work with an inspiring community of students and help shift the trajectory of their lives.
We are not your average Sixth Form. Our job is to provide our students with an education that combines academic rigor with character education and the cultural capital our students need to thrive in their next steps. Sixth Form encompasses the step from childhood to adulthood and Harris Clapham Sixth Form enables the young people of South London to make that step successfully by offering an excellent academic and general vocational education.
Our emblem is the eagle, and we invite students to come as they are, and we will help them to fly. At the heart of everything we do lie our values of courage, confidence and commitment (we call this the Clapham Character). As well as a first-class academic experience, we know that students need to develop character to go on to be successful. We help them to develop the courage to step into the unknown and face new challenges, the commitment to their own future which they show through hard work and consistency and the confidence to develop as a leader.
A love of learning and a commitment to the transformational power of education is at our core. We not only aim to empower students with the knowledge and skills that they need to realise their potential, but also help them to develop as leaders and exceptional communicators who have the confidence to challenge and think critically.
We have recently been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Inspectors said that 'students thrive at the sixth form because they have extensive opportunities to develop their character and interests', that they 'become more independent and highly motivated to improve' and are 'extremely happy with the high-quality teaching they receive'. Character education was also praised, and students' behaviour described as 'impeccable'.
Our staff are happy and work hard to support each other and spread joy. We listen to them and aim to create a kind and empowered working environment. Fantastic positive working relationships between staff and students also helps this. We think it is a lovely place to work.
Teacher Development
At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.
We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
Benefits
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Further details about the role
Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing daily pastoral care to students aged 16–19, supporting their wellbeing, engagement and academic success
• Delivering targeted interventions to improve attendance, punctuality, behaviour and academic performance
• Assisting with administrative tasks and system updates
• Supervising independent study spaces to maintain a focused and aspirational learning environment
• Supporting students in developing effective study habits, time management and revision strategies
• Collaborating with teaching staff to identify and support underperforming students through tailored interventions
• Recording mentoring sessions and tracking student progress
• Acting as a first point of contact for students facing personal or emotional challenges, offering guidance and referrals
• Monitoring attendance and behaviour, implementing early interventions to support re-engagement
• Working with staff, parents/carers and external agencies to provide cohesive student support
• Contributing to wellbeing initiatives, enrichment activities and safeguarding procedures
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.