Classroom Assistant in Attleborough

Location: Norfolk

Salary: Scale 5 to 6 of the SET Support Staff Scale

Pro rata salary: £3,865 - £3,996 per annum (FTE Salary: £25,583 - £25,989)

Vacancy Type: Part Time, Permanent, 39 weeks term time, plus one week

Hours: 6.5 hours per week (Worked over one day)

We are seeking to appoint a flexible, resilient and hardworking Classroom Assistant to join the Academy’s SEND Team. The 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. This is a part-time position working one day per week which ideally, will be on a Wednesday.

The SEND 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.

Specific Responsibilities

• A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

Core job functions: 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.
• Use information and communication technology to support students learning.
• Works with small groups or individual students to enable learning.
• Provides support to the teacher by accompanying students on off-site activities.
• Discusses with the teacher and contributes to curriculum and classroom planning both 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.
• Have a full knowledge of student’s needs and ensuring that any disclosure a student may make must be reported to the classroom teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead or Alternate Designated Safeguarding Leads immediately.

Core Job Functions: Personal Responsibility

• 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 Academy.
• Support, promote and comply with decisions and policies agreed by the SLT and the Trust.

Core Job Functions: Administrative Supportive

• Assist with the planning, preparation and development of work programs for groups/individuals and prepares resources to support a range of learning activities.
• Organises and maintains the learning environment and takes responsibility for aspects of class organisation, administration and display.
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other appropriate tasks in order to support teaching.
• 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.

Generic Accountabilities

• Assist in supporting and monitoring students at break times.
• Support students whilst waiting for and getting into taxis after school.
• Develop own professional knowledge, skills and understanding through active participation at meetings and training.
• Attend daily and weekly meetings, and occasional meetings during evening hours, as required to include annual review meetings where required.
• Make a positive contribution to all relevant areas of academy life.
• Actively organise and participate in activities connected with the Academy.
• Develop effective working relationships with professional colleagues.

Safeguarding Children

The postholder will be required to comply with the Trust Code of Conduct. The post holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately. The post holder shall participate in the Trust’s programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development.

The Academy joined the Sapientia Education Trust (SET) in June 2020 which was an exciting and important development for the school. 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.

Just before Easter 2023, we were pleased to announce that we have achieved the World Class School Quality Mark which is a tribute to all in our community.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust (SET) please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.