Achievement Support Assistant - Resource Base

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

East Riding Pension Fund

Training & Development

Term-time only

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Biggin Hill Primary School, part of Horizon Academy Trust, seeks an Achievement Support Assistant to support pupils with communication needs/ ASD. The role is 32.5 hours weekly during term time, permanent contract, Grade 4, SCP 7-9 (£20,141–£20,790).

You will assist with IEPs/Behaviour Plans, promote positive behaviour and liaise with safeguarding and SEND staff. A dedicated team and excellent training are offered.

Qualifications

• Have extensive experience working with SEND pupils.
• Promote good pupil behaviour and deal promptly with conflicts in line with school procedures.
• Support the academic, social, emotional and developmental learning of individuals and groups of pupils.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes when necessary.
• Liaise closely with appropriate staff regarding safeguarding, behaviour, SEND needs and wellbeing issues.
• Provide feedback to pupils on progress towards academic, social, behavioural and learning skills.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ attainment, progress, behaviour and attitudes to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with communication and interaction needs/ ASD.
• Assist with development and implementation of IEPs/Behaviour Plans.
• Contribute to safeguarding, wellbeing and SEND interventions.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil attainment and progress.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Pupil development

Feedback to teachers

Safeguarding knowledge

Team liaison

Personal care support

Communication

Job description

Job Overview

Biggin Hill Primary School is looking to appoint a caring, supportive and dedicated Achievement Support Assistant. We are looking for a highly-motivated and organised individual to work in our specialist Resource Provision to support pupils with communication and interaction needs/ASD.

Contract Details

Grade: 4, Scp 7 - 9, £20141 - £20790 per annum (actual salary)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only (190 days)

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Have extensive experience working with SEND pupils.
• Understand that every child can be successful in their learning.
• 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.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes when necessary.
• Liaise closely with appropriate staff in relation to safeguarding, behaviour, SEND needs and wellbeing issues.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress towards academic, social, behavioural and learning skills.
• 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 Biggin Hill 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.