School support staff roles

Shortlisting
The employer compares what you've written on your application form with the person specification. Applicants whose applications best match the person specification will be put on a shortlist and invited for an interview. Think about asking for feedback if you're not shortlisted so you can learn from the experience.
Work related testing

 

If this is required the person specification will say what will be tested. It's a chance for you to find out more about the job and demonstrate your skills.

 

Interview
There is likely to be a panel of two or three people, maybe more, who will ask you questions and decide later who to offer the job to.  Try to stay calm and focus on answering their questions.  Close to the interview read through your application form so it's fresh in your mind. The panel will want to know about relevant skills and experience.  At the end of the interview ask when they expect to make a decision.

 

After the interview
Usually people are contacted within a few days of the interview, but check this. Sometimes this is by phone, sometimes by letter.
If you're successful be sure about the pay rate and start date they are offering. You can often take a little while to think over any job offer, but not very long. Remember - other people are waiting to hear as well.

 

If you're not successful, think about asking for feedback from the panel.  Schools are busy places so this is usually given by phone.