Classroom Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Attleborough Academy is seeking a part-time Classroom Assistant to support a named student in lessons within the SEND Team. The role focuses on helping the student access learning and make progress, contributing to personalised care and support. The post is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time plus one week.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required. Visa sponsorship is not available. The role suits someone comfortable working with vulnerable and challenging young people in a school

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a named student in lessons.
• Ability to help a student access learning and make progress.
• Commitment to personalised care and support for SEND pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support a named student in lessons.
• Help the student access learning and make progress.
• Contribute to the personalised care and support the SEND Team provides.

Skills

Flexible, resilient and hardworking

Calm, organised and approachable

Energetic, pro-active and enthusiastic

Natural empathy and caring

Setting clear guidelines for young peo

Job description

This permanent part-time Classroom Assistant post sits in the SEND Team at Attleborough Academy, part of Sapientia Education Trust. The work is support for a named student in lessons, helping them access learning and make progress. The role runs 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, on term time plus one week, and suits applicants comfortable working with vulnerable and challenging young people. An enhanced DBS check is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support a named student in lessons
• Help the student access learning and make progress
• Contribute to the personalised care and support the SEND Team provides

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Flexible, resilient and hardworking
• Calm, organised and approachable character
• Energetic, pro-active and enthusiastic
• Natural empathy and a caring nature
• Setting clear guidelines for young people

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS clearance

Other

• Clear commitment to working with young people

Nice to have

• Proven experience working with vulnerable and challenging students