SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT
HIGHLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOLGrade & Scale point: 6, Scp -14-19
Salary: £28,624 - £31,067 FTE, £24,697 - £26,805 Actual, £14.84 -£16.11/hr
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 8.00 – 4.00pm (+ 45 mins for phase meeting)
Contract: Permanent, Term-time + 5 training days (195 days/year)
Start date: 6 January 2024We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Achievement Support Assistant to join our fabulous team at Highlands. The post will involve the successful candidate working across the school, delivering quality intervention, providing social and emotional support and encouraging children to develop as independent learners. There may be times when the successful candidate, working under the instruction of teachers, must supervise larger groups/classes or deliver bespoke lessons to a group of children who have special educational needsYou must hold relevant level 3 qualifications and have experience of working with children with special educational needs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Supervises and provides particular support for individuals and groups of pupils, including e.g. those with SEN, disabilities, personal needs, EAL ensuring their safety and access to learning activities • Contributes to planning and evaluation of learning and assists in the recording of pupils’ progress • Sets challenging and demanding expectations and promotes self-esteem and independence • Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes • Promotes good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with School procedures and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour • Provide support via coaching and mentoring and modelling an enthusiasm for improving personal performance
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: • GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent) • NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant / NNEB L3 qualification • Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g., SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding • Ability to work independently with groups of pupils or individuals • Delivered intervention with positive measurable impact • Understanding of child development and how children learn
HOW TO APPLY: Please download our Application Form and save it to your desktop. Once complete, please upload to ETeach via the 'Upload application' button and submit via the 'Submit Application' button. You may also attach a cover letter/supporting statement. Once you have clicked on 'Submit Application', your application document(s) will be sent directly to the school. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received. Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Friday 22 November 2024
Interviews: w/c 25 November 2024If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Kirsty Whiteley, Office Manager, via the school office.As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory KCSIE guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
CONDITIONAL OFFER: Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT: Humber Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.