ADT Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Brinsworth Academy in Rotherham is seeking a technician for the Art, Design Technology Department to prepare materials, organise equipment, and support lessons with hands-on learning.

You will maintain equipment, promote a safe learning environment, and engage with young people. Training will be provided, and the school emphasises wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication within a busy environment.
• Experience with young people in educational/youth settings.
• Ability to use ICT and basic word processing.
• Commitment to attend appropriate training and development.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements (COSHH/ESCC).
• Technical knowledge of relevant areas and policies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for teaching staff and students.
• Organise equipment and tools for lessons.
• Maintain equipment and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Support students through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with young people

ICT/word processing

Training & development

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Brinsworth Academy’s Art, Design Technology Department is growing therefore we are looking to appoint a technician to join our team. The role will include preparing materials for teaching staff and students including organisation of equipment and tools for lessons, maintaining equipment and ensuring a safe learning environment. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, has strong practical and organisational skills, and is passionate about helping students achieve their full potential through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. We are looking for:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent communication skills, whilst working in a busy environment.
• Experience of working with young people in an educational, training, youth work or similar setting
• To be able to use ICT e.g. simple word processing.
• Commitment to attend appropriate training and development commensurate with the post.
• Good understanding of health and safety, COSHH and ESCC regulations (training can be provided)
• Technical Knowledge of relevant areas, relevant policies, legislation requirements is desirable.

What the school offers its staff

Brinsworth Academy is a vibrant, inclusive academy at the heart of its local community. We work hard every day to ensure that our students are given the opportunity to Achieve Excellence. We understand that excellence looks different for each individual and we strive for everyone in our school to be the best version of themselves. Our school operates as a team, serving our local communities and we have a fantastic staff team that is supportive, dedicated and highly skilled. We welcome visits from prospective candidates - come and meet us and see what Brinsworth Academy can offer. Both experienced teachers and ECTs are encouraged to apply

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

NCLT Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the disclosure of criminal records can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.