Achievement Support Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking an Achievement Support Assistant to join our EYFS setting on a permanent basis. The role is 30 hours per week, term time only (190 days). The salary is £18,591 – £19,191 per annum.

The successful candidate will support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development, promote positive behaviour and work closely with staff to implement education plans and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an early years setting (EYFS).
• Ability to promote positive pupil behaviour and independence.
• Ability to provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Set challenging expectations and promote self-esteem.
• Promote good pupil behaviour and manage conflicts.
• Support academic, social, emotional and development of pupils.
• Assist with Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care where needed.
• Provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil attainment and progress.
• Liaise with staff regarding safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Behaviour support

Attainment support

Feedback to staff

Safeguarding liaison

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and effective Achievement Support Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated staff to work in our EYFS setting.

Contract Details

Grade: 4, Scp 7 - 9, £18,591 - £19,191 per annum (actual salary)

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only (190 days)

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with school procedures encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Support the academic, social, emotional and development of individuals and groups of pupils understanding clearly how pupils learn.
• Provide effective support to maximise attainment and accelerate the progress of individuals and groups of pupils.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes when necessary.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress towards academic, social, behavioural and learning skills.
• Liaise closely with appropriate staff in relation to safeguarding, behaviour, SEND needs and wellbeing issues.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ attainment, progress, behaviour and attitudes to learning.

Further information regarding this post can be found in the job description and person specification.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange.

We can offer

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in a well-run and respected school.
• Positive, well-behaved and happy pupils who are eager to learn.
• A vision that is underpinned by high expectations and wanting the very best for our pupils.
• A workplace dedicated to equal opportunities.
• Employee Pension Scheme (East Riding Pension Fund).
• Excellent Training & Development opportunities.
• A bespoke wellbeing offer including a mutually agreed day to be used for your benefit.
• Term time only working.
• Discounted gym membership.

Although this post is attached to Martongate Primary School, as an employee of Horizon Academy Trust you may be required to work at other schools in the MAT.

We welcome personalised applications that are specifically tailored to the role you are applying for.