Achievement Support Assistant Science advertisement 0716

Simon Balle All-through School Achievement Support Assistant - Science Grade H3 27 hours per week, term time plus one week inset Start date: September 2016 Creating tomorrow’s citizens today Simon Balle All-through School is a forward thinking school combining traditional values with innovative teaching and learning. We provide a broad and balanced education for all our students who are set challenging academic and personal targets and are given the inspiration to succeed.

We are looking for an Achievement Support Assistant to join our science department which consists of nine specialist teachers and a team of experienced science technicians. There are eight specialist equipped laboratories and is well resourced.

The role will involve supporting students of all abilities with written and practical work. The successful applicant will have good practical, communication and organisational skills ideally with an A level in one of the science subjects or school experience. The ability to work on your own initiative and within a team is essential as is the desire to work with students within a scientific setting.

Most importantly the post-holder should want to make a positive difference to students overall achievement and relish the prospect of helping to create tomorrow’s citizens.

Please use the Simon Balle School application form and we prefer electronic submissions where possible. Electronic versions of the application form are available on our school website at: http://www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk/vacancies/ You will need to download three forms: the relevant application form, guidance notes for applicants, and person specification. If you have difficulty in downloading these forms, please ‘save’ them first; if you still experience problems, please email recruitment@simonballe.herts.sch.uk to receive the forms via email. Please include a covering letter with your application.

Closing date: Wednesday 13th July (noon) Interviews: W/B 18th July 2016 Simon Balle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are also committed to the equality of opportunity for all. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service