Classroom Assistant
Attleborough Academy, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AJThis job expired on 27 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 HOURS PER WEEK (MONDAY TO FRIDAY) TERM TIME PLUS ONE WEEK
Contract type
- Fixed term - The exact end date of the contract will depend upon continuation of funding
Pay scale
- FTE £23,500 to £23,893 per annum Pro Rata £17,675 TO £18,293 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidates will need to be flexible, resilient and hardworking and committed to the role. A natural empathy, caring nature and proven experience of working with vulnerable and challenging students is an advantage as such qualities are essential requirements to work in this challenging but extremely rewarding position.
JOB SPECIFICATION
The professional competencies expected of a Classroom Assistant are:
Teaching and Learning
- 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.
What the school offers its staff
Attleborough Academy is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 10 primary and 7 secondary schools.
We 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. Our core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within our Academy as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together.
The Trust offers its staff a comprehensive and competitive package, great benefits, a commitment to their development and fantastic culture and values.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2024, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
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About Attleborough Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 932 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Attleborough Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@setrust.co.uk
Attleborough 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. Later this academic year, Attleborough Academy will be joining the Sapientia Education Trust (SET) which is an exciting and important development for the Academy. The SET are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education. This merger promises to bring multiple benefits in terms of teaching and learning and new opportunities for students and staff.
We 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. Our core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within our Academy as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together.
Arranging a visit to Attleborough Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@setrust.co.uk.
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