Classroom Assistant
Location: Attleborough, NR17 2AJ
Salary: FTE £23,500 to £23,893 per annum, Pro Rata £17,675 TO £18,293 per annum
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time + one week
The Academy is a member of the Trust. This is an expanding multi-academy trust with 10 primary and 7 secondary schools.
The Role
They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a Classroom Assistant.
At the Academy they recognise the value and worth of those in their charge and seek to uphold standards of the highest quality; which reinforce the dignity and respect of the individual in an atmosphere which is warm, caring, stimulating, accepting and free from all forms of prejudice and discrimination.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and use knowledge and skills e.g. literacy, numeracy or science to contribute to student learning.
- Monitor, evaluate and records students' progress and reports this as directed by SENDCo
- Use information and communication technology to support students learning.
- Provides support to the teacher by accompanying students on off-site activities.
- To adhere to all school policies including those relating to Race Equality, Equality Opportunities, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
- To attend training and meetings as necessary and cascade any relevant information to relevant staff and stakeholders as appropriate.
- Assist in supporting and monitoring students at social times.
- Develop own professional knowledge, skills and understanding through active participation at meetings and training.
- Attend weekly meetings, and occasional meetings during evening hours, as required to include annual review meetings where required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Teaching Assistant Qualification - NVQ Level 2 and likely to be training towards Level 3 or relevant equivalent qualification
- Adult Literacy and Numeracy/Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English
- Knowledge and understanding of the need to maintain a consistent, calm environment and the ability to manage any changes to the environment appropriately
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and adults
- Able to work with students within academy behaviour management policy
- Able to clarify and explain instructions to students
- Good level written and spoken English
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing date: Monday 8th July 2024
The Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be prepared to undergo several vetting checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw offers of employment where checks or references are deemed to be unsatisfactory.