HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.

We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What we offer

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

·       Flexible working options.

·       CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities.

·       £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.

·       Employee assist programme.

·       Generous pension and a competitive salary.

·       Free gym, shower and parking facilities.

·       Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.

·       An exceptional ECT induction programme and support.

·       An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace

·       Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.

·       Individual laptops for teaching staff.

·       An excellent catering provision.

·       A commitment to environmental sustainability.

What we’re looking for

• To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
• To aid the pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own.
• Give practical, personal and emotional support to enable children and their families to meet assessed needs to maintain and promote their attendance, health, physical, mental and social development and well being. This will be done either with individual families or within a group work environment within a variety of settings.
• Support the development of independence, through self-care and language support.
• To promote the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with SEND, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
• Monitor the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• To give positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts and develop self reliance and self esteem.
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Position Details

30 hours per week with option for a flexible conversation

FTC until 31/08/2025