Cleeve Primary School is looking to appoint a caring, supportive and dedicated Achievement Support Assistant. The role will involve being both classroom based and supporting in an enhanced mainstream provision; caring for pupils with social, emotional and challenging behavioural needs across the school. This position is fixed-term until 18th July 2025.
The successful candidate will:Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.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.Provide effective support to maximise attainment and accelerate the progress of individuals and groups of pupilsAssist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes when necessary.Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress towards academic, social, behavioural and learning skills.Liaise closely with appropriate staff in relation to safeguarding, behaviour, SEND needs and wellbeing issues.Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ attainment, progress, behaviour and attitudes to learning.Further information regarding the post can be found in the job description and person specification.
Previous experience of dealing with children with challenging behavioural needs would be advantageous.
Why choose Cleeve?
Cleeve Primary School is part of Horizon Academy Trust - a caring community of children, parents, staff and governors. Together we continually strive to provide a happy, supportive and safe environment for children to learn and realise their potential. This post presents the right candidate with the chance to make a significant contribution to the future development of the school and to the outcomes of our pupils.If you would like to find out more, please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
We can offer:A supportive, friendly and dedicated staff team.Positive, well behaved and happy children who are eager to learn.A vision that is underpinned by high expectations and wanting the very best for our pupils.Excellent Training and Development Opportunities.Employee Pension Scheme (East Riding Pension Fund).Although the post is attached to Cleeve Primary School, as an employee of Horizon Academy Trust you may be required to work at other schools within the MAT.
Additional information:
Shortlisting: 24th February 2025
Interviews: 28th February 2025
Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday), term time only (190 days)