Classroom Assistant

Job Description

Classroom Assistant (Student Specific)Location: AttleboroughSalary: £17,454 - £18,068 pro rata, per annumHours: 32,5 hours per week, term time onlyJob Type: Fixed Term ContractOur client is seeking to appoint a Student Specific Classroom Assistants to join the Academy’s Student Support Team.The Academy joined the 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. This merger promises tobring multiple benefits in terms of teaching and learning and new opportunities for students and staff. Just before Easter 2023, they were pleased to announce that they have achieved the World Class School Quality Mark which is a tribute to all in their community.The Academy 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 thosewho visit the school. Indeed, in their most recent Ofsted Inspection (2021) they were termed a special place to be’. 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 school as they want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of their work together.The RoleThis position is linked to a Year 8 student with high functioning autism who will need help and support in lessons to be able to access their learning and make progress. As such, the role is fixed term for the duration of the student’s academic career atthe Academy (Year 8 to Year 11 and possibly thereafter, Sixth Form).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.The successful candidate will need to be flexible, resilient, 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 these qualities areessential requirements to work in this challenging but extremely rewarding position.The Trust offers its staff a comprehensive and competitive package, great benefits, a commitment to their development and fantastic culture and values.Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Multi Academy Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.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 applicationsfrom all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s "Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2022, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.