The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Abbey Hill Academy & College are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Abbey Hill Academy & College our children come first.  High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos.  In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website  https://sbmat.org. 

Job Purpose

To provide classroom cover of up to 3 days during any short-term absence.

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to organise and support teaching and learning activities for SEN pupils, including classes. The primary focus is to work with individuals and groups delivering specified work under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher. The individual provides specialist learning support for pupils identified as having learning difficulties, including complex and multiple special education needs, in a broad range of different learning situations and settings. The post holder also plans, organises and undertakes other related duties to fully support and underpin learning, personal and social development.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision
2. Deliver specified work to individuals and small groups modifying and adapting activities as necessary
3. Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional
4. Provide specialist support to pupils with severe learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
5. Monitor pupils conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve highly complex, difficult or very challenging issues
6. Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
7. Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide specialist support/advice to meet the needs of pupils
8. Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
9. Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters
10. Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training
11. Develop and implement individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews
12. Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
13. Support the role of parents/carers in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents/carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.
14. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
15. Supervise the work and development of other classroom support staff
16. Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
17. Liaise with external agencies on a regular basis
18. Provide pastoral care to pupils for example as head of year or tutor group
19. Be responsible for pupils who are not working to the normal timetable
20. Undertake training with specific area of expertise to ensure that staff, parents / carers are fully trained to meet the expectations of the school
21. Manage the induction of pupils into specialist units, classes or schools for pupils with special educational needs
22. Advise and assist pupils in the proper use and deployment of highly complex personal and learning aides and equipment
23. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
24. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Abbey Hill Academy & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment"

If you are interested in applying please contact the school office on 01782 355849 or by email recruitment@abbeyhill.sbmat.org

More information on the school including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://www.abbeyhillschool.co.uk/