Job overview:
Biggin Hill Primary School is looking to appoint a caring, supportive and dedicated Achievement Support Assistant. The role will be classroom based, but will involve supervising and caring for pupils with social, emotional and challenging behavioural needs across the school. Job Requirements: The successful candidate will: Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.Support the educational, social, developmental and behavioural needs of children with significant SEND needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. 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 pupils.Assist 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.Salary & Contract Details:Hours: 31 hours per week, term time only (includes 1 hour each week to run an after school club)
Grade: 4, spinal column points 5 - 7
Salary: £17,461 - £18,020 actual salary per annum
Contract: Fixed-Term - The contract is temporary, as it is linked to Educational Health and Care Plan funding for named pupils and will end when the funding ceases.Why choose Biggin Hill? Biggin Hill 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).Additional Information:As an employee of the Trust you may be required to work at other schools within the MAT.Closing Date: 8am Tuesday 3rd DecemberInterviews: Thursday 12th December