We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join us and work as part of the team supporting pupils’ educational, personal, intimate, and healthcare needs.
The Academy works with children and young people who have learning difficulties and complex needs and their families. You will be required to assist pupils with their day-to-day personal care needs and work alongside other professional staff to support and develop pupils’ personal independence skills.
The role will be 15 hours per week, working from 11.00am to 2.00pm, term time only (39 weeks per year).
We are seeking someone who is caring and compassionate with experience of working in a care setting or within a school setting supporting young people.
This is a great opportunity for someone who can work independently and as part of a committed and dedicated team. You will have the following attributes:
* Caring and compassionate with an empathetic nature
* Approachable and friendly attitude
* Good communication skills
* Honest, reliable and responsible
* A team player
* The ability to remain calm and cope under pressure
Experience of working with children with special educational needs would be advantageous. You will be joining an enthusiastic group of colleagues who strive to achieve the best outcomes for pupils in all aspects of their lives.
Training and support will be provided from a welcoming and professional team. If you think you have what it takes to work within this role, we look forward to hearing from you.
About us
Nethergate Academy is a special academy in the City of Nottingham for just over 160 pupils aged 5–19 with a range of moderate and complex learning difficulties and includes a new provision for children with autism as their primary need.
In return
Being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
* Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
* Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
* Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
* A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
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Closing date: 3 February 2025.
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks; therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.