Senior Achievement Support Officer

Permanent

Start date – as soon as possible

32.5 hours per week - term-time only - plus 5 training days/evenings

This is an exciting opportunity for dedicated professional to join our enthusiastic Achievement Support team at Our Lady & St Peters VC Academy. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils in their learning and emotional development.

The successful candidate will be able to inspire, motivate and engage children in the learning process. They will have high expectations of behaviour and model good behaviour. They must be committed to work as part of a team and be willing to participate fully in ensuring inclusion of all children.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is confident to cover lessons across the school

• Is well organised, articulate, flexible and creative

• Is kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team

• Is able to positively promote inclusion and have high expectation for all children

• Is confident working with pupils with challenging behavior

• Is a team player

• Can inspire children to “be the best that they can be”.

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

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.