Achievement Support Assistant

Westwood Academy; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic team

Salary Extras benefits

Job summary

Westwood Academy, a secondary pupil referral unit in Scarborough, seeks an enthusiastic Achievement Support Assistant to cover a maternity leave from January 2027 to January 2028. The role is 30 hours per week, TTO plus 5 training days, across 39 weeks per year.

The successful candidate will hold Level 1 Teaching Assistant Qualification and GCSE Maths & English, with school experience and a relational approach to supporting high-tariff and vulnerable students.

Qualifications

• Level 1 TA qualification required.
• GCSE Maths and English qualifications required.
• Experience working with pupils who have challenging behaviour is desirable.

Education

Level 1 Teaching Assistant Qualification

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

About this Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient member of staff to join our small but dedicated team to cover a Maternity Leave

The role of Achievement Support Assistant will commence as soon as possible in January 2027 to 4th January 2028 or until the post-holder returns, working 30hrs per week, TTO plus 5 training days (39 wks per year)

About Us

Westwood Academy is a secondary pupil referral unit in the heart of Scarborough.

At Westwood Academy, we believe that every young person deserves the chance to succeed, no matter their previous experiences or the barriers they have faced. As an accredited Nurture School serving our coastal community, we place relationships, understanding, and emotional wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

Our approach is shaped by the Six Principles of Nurture, ensuring that pupils feel safe, valued, and supported as they rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning. We understand that behaviour is a form of communication, and we respond with empathy, consistency and curiosity - never judgement.

We aim to create a sense of value and belonging and work hard to create positive, lasting relationships with the pupils, parents and agencies we work alongside

We are part of Venn Academy Trust which is a group of inspirational and aspirational mainstream and specialist schools in North Yorkshire, Hull and South Yorkshire whose main objective is to ensure that all pupils make exceptional progress through the development of outstanding staff.

The successful candidate must have:

• Level 1 Teaching Assistant Qualification AND GCSE Maths & English Qualifications
• School experience and experience of working with pupils who have challenging behaviour
• A clear, consistent and relational approach to working with high-tariff and vulnerable students
• A passion for pupil progress
• High expectations and skill in raising standards (behaviour, attendance, academic progress)
• A vision for obtaining the best outcomes for our students

We offer:

• A supportive working environment
• A commitment to professional development and a continued investment in your own professional development as part of the Trust
• An opportunity to work with a dynamic team
• Fantastic pupils who deserve the best education
• Employee benefits as part of the Salary Extras scheme

Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification for full details of this opening.

Venn Academy Trust is committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants

Online searches will be carried out as part of Venn Academy Trust’s recruitment due diligence for all shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.