Achievement Support Assistant
(Permanent)
Grade 4, Scale Point 5-7
FTE £24,790 - £25,584 - Actual Salary Range £18,705 - £19,305
32.5 hours per week
Term-time only plus 5 days
Start date – as soon as possible
We require a dedicated professional to join our enthusiastic Achievement Support and Teaching Assistant team supporting Early Years within St Charles VC Academy. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Early Years and 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 kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic
Is well organised, flexible and creative
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 1:1 and in small groups with pupils with who need extra support to access and enjoy learning at their level.
Has experience of working within the Early Years and a knowledge of the Early Years Framework.
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
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 16th December at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Monday 16th December 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 17th December 2024
Applicants must support the Catholic ethos of our school.