Secondary - Support Assistant

• Location: Lancaster
• Job Type: Long-term
• Salary: Competitive rates in line with Teacher Pay Scale

Reed Education is dedicated to providing Whole School Recruitment to Secondary Schools across Cumbria & Lancashire. We are currently seeking a dynamic Exclusion Support to join a school in Lancaster immediately on a long-term basis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of the curriculum, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to creating an engaging learning environment.

• Implement strategies to manage and support students facing temporary exclusions.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the pastoral team to monitor and support the progress of students.
• Develop and implement reintegration plans for students returning from exclusion.
• Maintain accurate records of student behaviour and interventions.
• Provide one-to-one support and group sessions to help students understand the impact of their behaviour and learn constructive ways to manage it.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Recent relevant experience teaching at KS3 and KS4; experience at KS5 is advantageous.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills.
• Reliable, committed, and capable of acting as a good role model displaying qualities of compassion, trustworthiness, politeness, and good listening skills.
• Good interpersonal skills; must be trustworthy, punctual, patient, and confident when working with children.

• High-quality training and support.
• Opportunities to work across several schools.
• Competitive rates of pay in line with the Teacher Pay Scale.
• Dedicated consultant to support you within your role.

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing.

If you are interested in the Exclusion Support role, please get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.