Achievement Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Hull Branch is currently seeking an enthusiastic Achievement Support Assistant to work across Hull schools. In this role you will provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils, help with classwork and activities, and contribute to an inclusive, safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with children or young people, strong communication skills, and a patient, encouraging manner.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational or youth settings is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A patient, approachable and encouraging manner is important.
• An Enhanced DBS on update service is preferred or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils to help improve learning and achievement.
• Assist pupils with classwork, homework and learning activities.
• Support pupils with barriers to learning and help develop confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement individual learning and support strategies.
• Encourage positive attitudes toward learning, attendance and personal development.
• Monitor pupils' engagement, progress and behaviour and provide feedback to staff.
• Maintain professional boundaries while building positive relationships with pupils.
• Support classroom activities and contribute to a calm, inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to interventions that aim to improve academic, social and emotional development.

Skills

Child experience

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Education qualification desirable

Job description

GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and dedicated Achievement Support Assistant to work within schools across Hull.

As an Achievement Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide targeted support to pupils who may require additional encouragement or guidance. You will help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.

Responsibilities of an Achievement Support Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils to help improve their learning and achievement.
• Assist pupils with their classwork, homework and learning activities.
• Support pupils who may experience barriers to learning, helping them develop confidence and independence.
• Work alongside teachers to implement individual learning and support strategies.
• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning, attendance and personal development.
• Help pupils develop effective study, organisational and communication skills.
• Monitor pupils' engagement, progress and behaviour and provide appropriate feedback to teaching staff.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with pupils while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support classroom activities and contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with interventions designed to improve pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Requirements of an Achievement Support Assistant:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work, childcare or similar setting is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, approachable and encouraging manner.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of learning and developmental needs.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible and professional when managing challenging situations.
• A relevant qualification in education, childcare, youth work or a related field is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.