The Candidate

Are you a confident, enthusiastic and resilient individual who can inspire children in the classroom and provide strong, consistent support as Behaviour Inclusion Lead?

About the Role:

This is a dual role which combines:

• Morning sessions: supporting teaching and learning in Upper Key Stage 2 classrooms, working with individuals, small groups and the whole class to raise attainment and promote positive learning experiences.

• Afternoon sessions: fulfilling the role of Behaviour Inclusion Lead, supporting pupils with behavioural and social needs, and leading interventions to ensure all children have the opportunity to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing positive relationships with pupils and supporting them to reach their full potential.

• Delivering targeted interventions for children at risk of exclusion or struggling with behaviour and emotional regulation.

• Supporting teachers in delivering high quality learning in UKS2.

• Confidently covering the whole class in the teacher’s absence, including during PPA time.

• Writing and implementing behaviour plans and risk assessments.

• Working with parents, external agencies, the SENCo and Senior Leadership Team to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.

• Monitoring and recording behaviour-related data and reporting to senior leaders.

• Acting as a role model, promoting the school’s values and expectations at all times.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual who

• Has experience working with children across the primary school.

• Is positive, approachable and resilient, with excellent communication skills.

• Has a strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and the ability to deliver targeted support programmes.

• Can work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and flexibility.

• Is confident in leading whole-class learning when required.

• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equal opportunities for all.

Total across both roles: 37 hours, 39 weeks per year, Term Time plus INSET days. (Teaching Assistant Level 3: 18,5 hours and Behaviour Inclusion Lead: 18,5 hours)

Please note this role has two different pay grades as per below:

Teaching Assistant Level 3 : £26,824.00 - £27,694.00 Annually (FTE) Pro-rata for the hours advertised (£11,587.57-£11,963.39) 18.5 hours, 39 weeks per year, Term Time plus INSET days.

Behaviour Inclusion Lead: £33,699-£38,220 Annually (FTE) Pro-rata for the hours advertised (£14,686.72-£16,657.07) 18.5 hours, 39 weeks per year, Term Time plus INSET days

Our Vision and Values – Affinity Learning Partnership

Affinity Learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

We pride ourselves on being 'a great place to work', Where everyone belongs, progresses and thrives.

Belongs:

We advocate and nurture inclusivity, connectedness and wellbeing by creating opportunities for all and forging a sense of community.

Progress:

Exceptional CPD and career pathways ensure all staff can excel in their roles.

All of our schools deliver quality teaching and learning, underpinned by our aspirational and enriching curriculum. This is enabled by skilled support and business professionals.

Thrives:

We empower staff, pupils and our wider communities to be agents of change both now and in the future. We actively seek to grow our Trust where it supports all in our community to achieve, grow and develop.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve.  We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development,mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.

Benefits Package

Affinity Learning Partnership strives to be an ‘Employer of Choice’ and is committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Offering an excellent benefit package which includes:

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Discounted Gym Membership

• BHSF Healthcare Scheme

• Eye Care Voucher Scheme

• Flu Vaccination Vouchers

Additional Information:

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note: Completed applications should be received by midday of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Previous applicants must not apply.

Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.

We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.