Permanent Senior Achievement Support Officer
(Level 4 Teaching Assistant)
Starting date – as soon as possible
Term-time only plus 5 training days/evenings
Grade 7, Point 20-24, 30 hours per week
Annual Full time Salary £31,586 - £34,314 Actual Annual Gross £22,000 - £23,900 (before deductions)
This is an exciting opportunity for dedicated professional to join our enthusiastic Achievement Support team based in the EYFS at St Charles’ VC Academy. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils in their learning and emotional development.
The successful candidate will be able to inspire, motivate and engage children in the learning process. They will have high expectations of behaviour and model good behaviour. They must be committed to work as part of a team and be willing to participate fully in ensuring inclusion of all children.
We are looking to appoint someone who:
• Is confident to cover lessons across the school if needed
• Is well organised, articulate, flexible and creative
• Is kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team
• Is able to positively promote inclusion and have high expectation for all children
• Is confident working with pupils with challenging behavior
• Is a team player
• Has experience of working within the Early Years and a knowledge of the Early Years Framework.
• In line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, has experience and knowledge to plan and provide safe, appropriate, child-led and adult initiated experiences, activities and play opportunities indoor, outdoor and in out-of-setting contexts, which enable children to develop and learn.
What we offer:
• A school committed to developing each child as an individual to their full potential
• Happy children who are eager to learn
• A commitment to quality professional development for all
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive and caring team
Benefits for you include:
• cycle to work scheme
• use of Trust fitness gym (based at St Mary’s College)
• discounted local authority leisure and sports facilities
• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice
• option to join payable Health Care scheme
• Free onsite parking
Before making your application please note: In line with the "Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022" as part of the safer recruiting requirements, an online and social media search will be conducted as part of our safer recruitment processes. This will be conducted by Human Resources and will only be undertaken if the (your) application is to be shortlisted. The aim of the search is to specifically check the candidate’s (your) suitability for the job, and that there is nothing evident that would undermine that. By proceeding with your application, the applicant (you) is agreeing for the search to be undertaken.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted shortly after the closing date.Closing Date: Monday 11th November 2024
Shortlisting: Tuesday 12th November 2024
Interview date: tbc
Applicants must support the Catholic ethos of our school.