Withernsea Primary School
Achievement Support Assistant
Required as soon as possible
Grade 4, SCP 5 to 7 (£24,790 - £25,584 FTE)
£17,384 actual starting salary
31 hours per week, term-time
Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Withernsea Primary School is a kind and caring community with ambition for all.
Grasp the opportunity to join our staff team as an Achievement Support Assistant. We are a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive learning community, which thrives on challenge. We are seeking the very best ASA who will inspire our children to ensure they achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in our bespoke provision, providing intervention for pupils who are finding a mainstream classroom difficult to manage. Any experience of working with pupils presenting with challenging behaviour would be an advantage.
If you are ready for a new challenge in a supportive and dedicated Trust and have a positive and resilient outlook, then we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will:
Have an understanding of how children learn and how to get the best from them.
Have experience of working in a primary or nursery setting.
Embrace the Trust ethos of children first.
Be a team player, willing to go above and beyond.
Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Be determined to make a difference by championing children with SEND, particularly SEMH.
We can offer:
A dedicated working environment centred around supportive and authentic relationships.
A kind and caring community which puts children at the heart of what we do.
An opportunity to be part of a collaborative trust and work alongside and receive support from highly skilled practitioners.
Investment in your development through targeted professional development to support you in your role.
Applicants who are successful following shortlisting will be required to lead a short activity with a pupil as part of the interview process.
Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025Interviews: w/c 13th January
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.