Communications Assistant (Specialist Resource Provision)

We are seeking a Communications Assistant (Specialist Resource Provision) to join the team at Avanti Grange Secondary School, supporting students to access learning, build confidence and develop their independence within the mainstream school environment. Working closely with the Specialist Teacher and wider teaching team, you will provide tailored support in the classroom, helping students engage positively with their learning, develop relationships with others and participate in the wider school community.

You will have the opportunity to understand each student’s individual needs, strengths and goals, adapting your support to help them make progress and become increasingly confident in their learning and interactions with others. You will also play an important role in supporting students as they develop greater confidence in transitioning into mainstream lessons and taking part in the wider life of the school. This role will enable you to build meaningful relationships with students and contribute positively to their inclusion, progress and wellbeing.

You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, take part in relevant training and develop your own skills and experience in supporting students with additional needs. Your contribution will help create a positive, welcoming environment where students feel valued, supported and able to achieve their potential.

What will you do?

• Support students from the Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) to access learning and participate confidently in the mainstream classroom.
• Work closely with the Specialist Teacher and wider teaching team to create a purposeful, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage students to develop positive relationships, engage with others and build their confidence in transitioning into the wider school community.
• Observe and share meaningful feedback with teachers on students’ progress, achievement and development, including progress towards individual targets.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion while contributing to professional development, training and the wider life of the school.

Why should you apply?

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Good level of literacy and numeracy skills
• Good keyboard skills and knowledge of relevant ICT packages, computer, audio and video equipment
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• The ability to work well within a team
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion: We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.