Achievement Assistant (TA)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

King Charles I School is seeking an Achievement Assistant to join the SEND Department, supporting students with additional needs to make good progress. The post is permanent, term-time only with training days, pro-rated hours, and a 30-hour core week.

The ideal candidate will have classroom experience with students, including those with SEN or disabilities, and will report to the SENCo. You will work in both the Communication Centre and mainstream classes, helping students access learning and

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a classroom with students.
• Experience supporting students with SEN or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs in the Communication Centre and mainstream classes.
• Assist the SENCo in delivering targeted interventions and progress monitoring.

Skills

Classroom experience

SEN/Disability experience

Job description

Job Title: Achievement Assistant (TA)Job Location: King Charles I SchoolSalary: TA scale, starting at £25,614 pro-rated to term time only working (grade will be dependent on experience)Hours: 30 hours per week, term time weekdays only plus the school training daysClosing Date: Friday 11 September @ 10:00 am

Are you ready to make a difference in an organisation where ambition, collaboration, and innovation drive every decision?

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint an Achievement Assistant to work within the SEND Department and ensure our students with additional needs receive the level of support they require and make good progress. King Charles I School has a Mainstream Autism Base and Language Unit (the Communication Centre) and caters for the needs of children who have autism, a language impairment and/or learning difficulties. We would expect the successful candidate to work with both students in the Communication Centre and those in our mainstream. The post is permanent, term time only plus the school training days (pro rata) and with a variable hours contract between 24-36 hours per week. From a date to be confirmed until 31 August 2027, the core hours will be 30 hours per week. This role reports to the SENCo. We welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience, and the salary will reflect the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience of working in a classroom environment with students
• Previous experience of working in a classroom environment with students who are disabled or have special educational needs

About us:

King Charles I School is a secondary school set within extensive grounds. At King Charles I we work tirelessly to provide an inspiring learning environment for every student which helps them achieve to their full potential. With a focus on academic achievement and with outcomes that are consistently well above the local authority average. We are part of Four Stones Gateway Trust, who believe our students deserve nothing less than the best. As a family of like-minded schools, we work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and create a thriving, high-performing environment. Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all by transforming lives through high quality education.

As part of our Trust you will have:

• Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel
• Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you teach or support
• A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported
• A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing

Why join us?

We recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual leave starting at 26 days plus Bank Holidays
• Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers for DSE users and flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts

Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education pre-employment checks we will undertake. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.

If you would like to speak to a member of the team about the post or arrange for a school visit then please contact us. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert at any point. Further information and an application form are available via the Trust website.