About this Role

Looking for a role that allows you to make a positive impact?

St Peter’s VC Academy School is looking for an Achievement Support Assistant to join their team. You will collaborate with teachers and other support staff to address the needs and learning journey of our students during Breakfast Club and throughout the school day. 

This is a permanent role - 30 hours per week - term time only plus 5 additional days 

Breakfast Club - 7.30am – 8.50am - Monday to Friday

Achievement Support Assistant -  8:50am – 14:00pm - Monday to Friday

Your responsibilities include working closely with individual students or small groups to deliver tailored support that meets each pupil’s specific educational, emotional, and physical needs. They assist in implementing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), adapt lesson materials for accessibility, and provide one-on-one attention to help pupils stay engaged and make progress. In collaboration with class teachers, SENCO, and external specialists, they monitor pupil development, manage behaviour sensitively, and create a safe, nurturing atmosphere that encourages independence and confidence. This role requires patience, empathy, adaptability, and a strong commitment to supporting every child’s right to a meaningful education.

Your role focuses around supporting Teachers, which in turn elevates the support delivered to pupils. The role will also involve leading small group interventions under the direction of the class teacher. Experience of working in a school is essential. Experience of SEND would be an advantage but not essential, but most importantly, you will have the right attitude towards teaching and learning.

You will also play a key part of helping to run the Breakfast Club ensuring high standards of provision are maintained throughout the club, and to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the children and supporting the smooth running /of the club. 

Leading by example: To show, at all times, a personal commitment to treating all students and colleagues in a fair and respectful way, which gives positive regard to people’s differences and individuality (for example, gender, gender identity, nationality or ethnic origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age). 

This is an important and responsible position, and it is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate:

•          Flexibility and commitment

•          Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively

•          Initiative and the ability to work in a proactive way

•          Punctuality and reliability

•          A positive attitude and outlook

•          A desire to support children to reach their potential

Leading by example: To show, at all times, a personal commitment to treating all students and colleagues in a fair and respectful way, which gives positive regard to people’s differences and individuality (for example, gender, gender identity, nationality or ethnic origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age). 

You will:

• Have a passion for inspiring student interest and engagement

• Be a strong communicator

• Be a forward thinker 

We can offer you:

• Tailored support from our senior leaders and staff colleagues as we further develop you and give you the skills, encouragement, and experience within the profession.

• A welcoming and highly supportive school and wider community.

• Friendly children who are eager to learn.

• Personal and professional development opportunities.

 Queries / School Visits

Informal conversations about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit with the Head please contact 01759 303287 

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer

St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and barring disclosure. 

Before making your application please note: In line with the "Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022" as part of the safer recruiting requirements, an online  search will be conducted as part of our safer recruitment processes.  This will be conducted by Human Resources and will only be undertaken if the (your) application is to be shortlisted. The aim of the search is to specifically check the candidate’s (your) suitability for the job, and that there is nothing evident that would undermine that.  By proceeding with your application, the applicant (you) is agreeing for the search to be undertaken.

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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