About this role

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

At Abbey Hill Academy and 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.

Job Purpose:

To promote and support pupils and students with all aspects of Independent Travel, Personal Safety and Self Preservation Skills.

 Key Responsibilities:

•    Organise and plan travel timetables and journeys for individual pupils and small groups of pupils.

•    Support pupils towards acquiring the skills required for independent travel.

•    Complete Risk Assessments using the Evolve Risk Assessment programme

•    Keep accurate records

•    Complete and update travel logs.

•    Provide an annual report of achievement for pupils

Person Specification:

•    A good standard of education including GCSE Maths and English Level C or above

•    Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

•    The ability to establish good relationships with pupils and parents/carers

•    The ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations showing empathy and understanding

•    The ability to form good relationships with both pupils and parents/carers.

•    The ability to reassure and encourage confidence in both pupils and parents/carers

•    Approachable disposition

•    Enthusiastic with a good sense of humour, listening skills and lots of patience.

•    The ability to work on own initiative

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"

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 or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

If you are interested in applying please contact the school office for an application pack. 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/