Achievement Support Assistant (TA)

Newman School; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Newman School in Yorkshire is seeking an Achievement Support Assistant to support students in and out of the classroom, helping them access the curriculum and make progress.

You will work closely with teachers to provide both one-to-one and small group support and assist in preparing materials, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive learning environment across two sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patient and resilient with a passion for inclusive education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well in a team and use initiative.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and progress of students across a range of subjects.
• Assist students with additional needs to access lessons and build confidence.
• Support behaviour management and create a positive learning environment.
• Help prepare learning materials and classroom resources.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and resilience

Communication skills

Team player / initiative

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

39 weeks per year

32.5 hours per week (term time plus 5 training days)

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy working in a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic school environment? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Newman School is seeking to appoint a dedicated Achievement Support Assistant to join our committed team of staff. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, is flexible, and is enthusiastic about supporting students' learning and well-being.

The school is a split site (Dinnington and Whiston), and although the role will be based primarily at one site, there is the expectation the role may work between the sites when needed.

About the Role

As an Achievement Support Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other staff to support students in and out of the classroom, helping them to overcome barriers to learning. You’ll provide both one-to-one and small group support, ensuring every child can access the curriculum and make good progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the learning and progress of students across a range of subjects
• Work with students with additional needs to help them access lessons and build confidence
• Support behaviour management and promote a positive learning environment
• Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources
• Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children or young people
• Is patient, resilient, and passionate about inclusive education
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Works well in a team but can also use their initiative
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils

In Return, We Offer:

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A chance to make a real impact on students’ lives and learning
• Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme, EAP, staff well-being support including free flu vaccinations and access to a GP service for you and your family, 24/7.

This is an exciting post! We ideally would like this role to start as soon as possible

The trust reserves the right to close the advert early if enough applications have been received

Our Multi Academy Trust is a group of inspirational and aspirational mainstream and specialist schools in Yorkshire whose main objective is to ensure that all pupils make exceptional progress through the development of outstanding staff.

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