The Directors of St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, and highly motivated Early Childhood Educator Level 3 (Achievement Support Officer) to work as part of the team at Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy, supporting teaching and learning with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable pupils including those with SEND across our Early Years provision.

This post is term time only - plus 5 additional days -  36.25 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:45pm (7.25 hours per day) with 30 minutes unpaid lunch each day

Fixed term until 31st August 2032 -  linked to pupil funding.

This role and hours encompasses breakfast club support for our Early Years pupils.

The successful candidate will work across our early years provision, giving appropriate targeted support for pupils with a range of SEND needs. You will support the children’s social, emotional and physical development, designing provision and experiences to enhance pupils learning and provide supervision and care of children at various times of the day.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• can establish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

• Is confident establishing relationships with families and being a supportive presence in their lives

• is kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic

• encourages pupils to interact with others and engage all children in learning activities led by the teacher

• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team

• is well organised, flexible and creative

• is willing to participate fully in ensuring inclusion of all children.

• uses their initiative to ensure the best possible support for pupils and families is keen to continue to develop professionally

What we offer:

• a school committed to developing each child as an individual to their full potential

• happy children who are eager to learn

• a commitment to quality professional development for all

• the opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive and caring team

Benefits for you include:

• cycle to work scheme

• use of Trust fitness gym (based at St Mary’s College)

• discounted local authority leisure and sports facilities

• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

• option to join payable Health Care scheme

• free onsite parking

• a wide range of learning and continuous professional development

• access to Pension Scheme with employee contributions

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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