President Road, Aylesbury, England HP18 0YA
Start Date
September 2024
Bucks Pay Range 1b, Scale point 8 – 10 £23,760 - £24,223 (pro rata for part-time or term-time only). Actual salary between £20,005 - £20,486
About the Role
As a member of the academy’s support staff team you will be responsible for supporting the development of all children, including those with SEN/D and for whom English is an additional language, supporting their knowledge, understanding and skills across all areas of learning. This may be supporting children on a one-to-one basis, supporting small groups or delivering interventions and additional support to children as needed. This will be a flexible role which could be working with all children across the academy, from Early Years to Key Stage 2. The role also includes supervising children during break and lunchtimes, both on the playground and in the dining room as well as providing short-term cover for staff absences.
What we’re looking for:
We welcome applications from candidates with experience from educational or other relevant childcare backgrounds. We also welcome applications for graduates who are looking to gain experience before enrolling onto a teacher-training programme.
The successful candidate will have:
* The motivation and passion to achieve the very best for the children with additional needs in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence
* A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and/or a good understanding of the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum
* A good understanding of the range of additional needs that pupils can have and how best to support them
* The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
* The ability to work on initiative
* A ‘can-do’ approach to all aspects of academy life
* A willingness to undertake professional development and grow their skills
* Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour
In return we can offer:
* A commitment to you and your professional development
* Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors
* A growing learning community
* Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
Background about the School
Green Ridge Academy is a new primary school built on Berryfields, which opened in September 2017 in temporary accommodation on the site of the permanent building. The permanent school building opened in September 2018. In September 2023, the academy became two-form entry from Nursery through to Year Six, taking children from aged 2-11, with two bulge classes in YR and Y1 as we continue our preparations to become a 3-form entry school. Whilst the school currently has the capacity for over 450 children, this is an exciting time at Green Ridge, as we continue to grow our site is being expanded with the additional capacity so that by September 2024, our building will be able to accommodate over 650 children. Exciting!
We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Green Ridge Primary Academy or the REAch2 Website .
As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Green Ridge Primary Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Green Ridge Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references
Closing Date
Wednesday, 15th May 2024, 12.00pm Please be aware that we reserve the right to interview ahead of the closing date if suitable applications are received.
The Application Form can be downloaded from the Documents section of this advert.
REAch2 Academy Trust have an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Trust’s onlineEquality & Diversity Monitoring Form separately.
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