Achievement Support Assistant

St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team

Term-time role with days

Job summary

St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy in Scarborough is seeking an enthusiastic Achievement Support Assistant to support teaching and learning, with a focus on vulnerable pupils including those with SEND and EAL. The role is 32.5 hours per week during term time plus 5 additional days.

You will work across the school, providing appropriate support for pupils of all abilities, supporting social, emotional and physical development, and supervising children at various

Responsibilities

• support teaching and learning across the school
• focus on vulnerable pupils including those with SEND and EAL
• assist with children’s social, emotional and physical development
• design provision and experiences to enhance pupils learning
• supervise and care for children at various times of the day

Job description

The Directors of St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, and highly motivated Achievement Support Assistant to work as part of the team at St Peter's VC Academy, supporting teaching and learning with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable pupils including those with SEND and EAL.

32.5 hours per week - term time only - plus 5 additional days

The successful candidate will work across the school, giving appropriate support for pupils of all abilities, some of whom have SEND. You will support the children’s social, emotional and physical development, designing provision and experiences to enhance pupils learning and provide supervision and care of children at various times of the day.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• can establish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations;
• Is confident establishing relationships with families and being a supportive presence in their lives.
• is kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic;
• encourages pupils to interact with others and engage all children in learning activities led by the teacher;
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team;
• is well organised, flexible and creative;
• is willing to participate fully in ensuring inclusion of all children.
• uses their initiative to ensure the best possible support for pupils and families
• is keen to continue to develop professionally

What we offer:

• a school committed to developing each child as an individual to their full potential;
• happy children who are eager to learn;
• a commitment to quality professional development for all;
• the opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive and caring team.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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