Achievement Support Assistant

East Park Primary School; Sutton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training & development

Wellbeing day

Term-time only

Gym discount

Job summary

East Park Primary School in Sutton is seeking a dedicated Achievement Support Assistant to join our supportive staff. You will help promote positive behaviour, support pupils’ academic and personal development, and provide feedback on progress.

The role is 32 hours per week, term-time only, on a Permanent contract. Salary ranges £19,830–£20,470 per annum (Grade 4, SCP 7–9). Experience with safeguarding and IEPs is desirable.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and handle incidents per school procedures.
• Support pupils’ academic, social, emotional development and learning progress.
• Help maximise attainment for individuals and groups of pupils.
• Assist with developing and implementing IEPs and care programmes when needed.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and attitudes to learning.
• Collaborate with staff on safeguarding, SEND and wellbeing matters.
• Report regularly to teachers on attainment and behaviour.

Skills

Behaviour support

Pupil development

Feedback provision

Safeguarding liaison

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Overview

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

Contract Details

Grade: 4, Scp 7 - 9, £19,830 - £20,470 per annum (actual salary)

Hours: 32 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

• A supportive, friendly and dedicated staff team.
• 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 East Park 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.