Student Wellbeing Assistant

Vacancies

Student Wellbeing Assistant (H2)

Monday to Friday (10:15am to 2:30pm) term time only

Grade H2 (pro rota full time equivalent of £24,012)

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, flexible individuals to join our school to support student wellbeing and supervising in the school canteen to make break and lunch times a positive and worthwhile experience for all of our students.  This role will include supporting with other duties such as displays, to be carried out between break 2 and lunch 1.   This is a rewarding role in an outstanding school which offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate.

There may also be an opportunity for additional hours to support with the supervision of our Breakfast Club which runs every morning for students in the school canteen, or afterschool in the library and also an opportunity to support learning within the classroom.

The successful candidate will be expected to foster good behaviour and to encourage student engagement in active lunchtime activities as well as ensuring student safety and wellbeing.

What we offer:   

  • An outstanding track record at GCSE, BTEC and A level
  • An inclusive school underpinned by our CARE values
  • Students who actively engage in lessons and have excellent attitudes to learning
  • Extensive professional development. We are the lead school for the Harrow Collegiate Alliance and work closely with other High Schools and Colleges in Harrow
  • Staff wellbeing activities each week, e.g. mindfulness along with staff sports and clubs
  • One of the best sites in London, located on the greenbelt next to Bentley Priory and set in 27 acres of woodland and fields, providing and exceptional learning environment

We continue to celebrate hugely successful GCSE and A Level results. The hard work of the students and staff alike has led to these great GCSE achievements:

  • 12% of all grades were 9 compared with 6.6% nationally
  • 47% of all grades were the highest levels of 9-7
  • 71% of all students achieved 9-5 including English and Maths
  • 95% achieving EBacc

Over a third of A Level grades resulted in an A or A* grade, enabling many students to secure a place into their first-choice universities.

Tours of the school are strongly encouraged, please contact the school office to arrange a tour and do visit our school website and prospectus to find out more about the school and the role.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form with a letter of application outlining why you would like this role, what you would bring to it and how your skills and experience match the demands of the post and forward it to recruitment@bentleywood.harrow.sch.uk. For further details, please contact the Operations Manager on 0208 9543623 or by email at the above address.

Note: The job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.

If you are invited to interview you will be required to complete a “Disclosure of Criminal Record” form and bring the completed form to interview.  The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safeguarding checks including digital screening will be undertaken prior to appointment.  This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and all staff have safeguarding responsibilities.

Vacancy Closing: 28th March 2023