Classroom Assistant

Classroom Assistant

Location: Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AJ

Salary: FTE Salary: £23,500 - £23,893 per annum, Pro rata salary: £17,454 - £18,068 per annum

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday), Term time plus one week

The Academy is a popular, 11 to 18 Academy which is continually developing to meet the demands of providing the highest quality education for all students. The Academy joined the Education Trust in June 2020 which was an exciting and important development for the school. The Trust are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education.

They are an inclusive, friendly and effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation. Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the ethos of the Academy and are often commented on by those who visit the Academy. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people with high standards and high expectations. Their core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within their Academy as they want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of their work together.

The Role

With effect from as soon as possible, they are seeking to appoint a Classroom Assistants to join the Academys Student Support Team.

This position may be linked to individual students, who will need help and support in lessons to be able to access their learning and make progress. Group work and classroom assistance with all students may be required. As such, this role is fixed term and will be reviewed each academic year due to being linked to Senco funding.

The Student Support Team is a very close-knit and effective group of individuals who provide high quality and personalised care and support in the belief that this is key to student success and enjoyment during their time at the Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and uses 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.
• Discusses with the teacher and contributes to curriculum and classroom planning informally and at meetings.
• Works as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of students enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
• Assist in the educational and social development of all students.
• Have full relevant knowledge of students medical and physical needs and able to refer to the relevant person should a problem arise.
• Assist students in developing their resilience and independence in the classroom.
• 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.
• Be an excellent role model for all members of staff and for students in all aspects of school life. To be an exemplar of all school policies and practices to include risk assessments as appropriate. To actively promote the aims of the School.
• Support, promote and comply with decisions and policies agreed by the SLT and Trustees. Undertake such tasks as the Headteacher or line manager may require e.g. support administrative work on occasions taking part in out of school activities, supporting students in another class or activity etc.

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
• Able to motivate students to learn
• Ability to make objective de-personalised decisions whilst being able to convey the decision sensitively
• Able to undertake administrative procedures to support the work of the teacher
• Able to assist with the organisation of the learning environment
• Ability to follow and interpret instructions correctly and guidance
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise own work schedule
• Consistently demonstrate the behaviours expected by virtue of being a person in a position of trust
• Committed to undertaking professional training and assist with the professional development of others

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Academy, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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