We are looking for someone who can support the needs of our pupils and support our Heads of House Team. You will be promoting effective communication between home and school by being available for parents/carers, communicating effectively with all agencies and arranging and leading meetings and supporting with admin tasks such as monitoring lateness, calling home in relation to behavioural issues and collecting statements. You will also be supporting the students by removing barriers to learning and ensuring they are in the right frame of mind to access and engage in lessons, developing solutions for individual student issues and supporting the development of progress strategies. The role will involve interactions directly with pupils on a daily basis. 

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Highly committed, enthusiastic, flexible and skilled, who is passionate about supporting pupils’s learning.
  
• Able to show initiative and work independently and as part of a team
  
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Can communicate confidently and effectively with pupil’s and adults
  
• Has a warm personality and is able to remain calm under pressure
  
• Is able to plan programmes of support and maintain accurate records of involvement
  
• Is able to demonstrate emotional literacy, empathy, be supportive and discreet.
  

What We have to Offer:

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
  
• A strong support network both within the school and across Ambitions Academies Trust.
  
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
  
• Strong potential for career progression.
  
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
  
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
  
• AAT Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers and free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors.
  
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff. 
  

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Mrs Murphy HR Academy Lead at Rebecca.murphy@allsaints-academy.co.uk

Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AAT reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search

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