Education Support Assistant

The Trust is seeking to appoint a self-motivated and committed Education Support Assistant to join us. The role would be ideal for anyone who is considering a role within education and who would like to gain more experience. It would be an ideal platform to apply for Teaching Assistant or Year Leader roles or to consider teacher training in the future. You will need to be flexible, as your daily tasks will be varied and could change with very little notice! On some days, you will be deployed as a Cover Supervisor, covering both planned and unforeseen absences of teaching and educational support staff. You will also support the Pastoral Team, running the Independent Learning Unit for students if their behaviour falls short of our high expectations. This includes elements of behaviour mentoring and implementing interventions. You may also spend part of your day in the Library, supervising lunch or homework clubs for our most vulnerable students. There will also be lots of opportunities to support the school’s enrichment provision, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, so an interest in outdoor education would be valued but is not essential. We would be delighted to hear from enthusiastic and committed colleagues looking for the opportunity to help shape the learning experiences of our students in order to meet and beat their potential. The most important attributes we are looking for are a can-do attitude and the desire to be part of a team. Collaboration and CPL are of high importance within the Trust; therefore, a robust programme of CPL will be provided to enable our staff to reach their potential. Our current Education Support Assistant has had a fantastic first year in education and will be on hand to help with the induction process. The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work