The Directors of St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, and highly motivated Achievement Support Assistant (L2 TA) to work as part of the team at St Peter's VC Academy. 

The successful candidate will work across the school giving appropriate support for pupils of all abilities, some of whom have SEND. You will support teaching staff with the children’s social, emotional and academic progress, delivering interventions to enhance pupils learning and provide supervision and care of children at various times of the day.   

This role is fixed term until 31st August 2026 - 30 hours per week Monday to Friday - Term time only plus 5 additional training days 

An Achievement Support Assistant helps pupils who need additional support to succeed in the classroom.  they work closely with teachers to support children with a range of needs, includng learning difficulties, disabilities, or those who speak English as an additional language.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supporting individual pupils or small groups with their learning;
  
• Helping pupils understand instructions and stay focused;
  
• Assisting the class teacher in preparing resources and managing the classroom;
  
• Encouraging pupil's confidence, independence and social skills;
  
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers;
  
• ASA's play a vital role in helping every child reach their full potential in a safe and supportive environment;

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• can establish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations;
• is kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic;
• encourages pupils to interact with others and engage all children in learning activities led by the teacher;
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team;
• is well organised, flexible and creative;
• is willing to participate fully in ensuring inclusion of all children.
• uses their initiative to ensure the best possible support for pupils and families
• is keen to continue to develop professionally

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 
• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice
• option to join payable Health Care scheme
• free onsite parking
• a wide range of learning and continuous professional development
• access to Pension Scheme with employee contributions

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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