Are you committed to helping young people reach their full academic potential? Progress Teachers are supporting a thriving and supportive secondary school in Nottingham to appoint a dedicated Academic Support Assistant to work closely with students and staff to raise achievement and ensure every learner can succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education and eager to make a real difference in the day-to-day experiences of young people! Key Responsibilities: * Classroom Support: Assist in lessons by working with individuals and small groups to ensure students understand tasks and remain engaged. * Academic Intervention: Support the delivery of intervention programmes for students needing additional help with English, maths, or other core subjects. * Progress Monitoring: Help track students’ academic progress and provide feedback to teachers and senior staff. * Learning Resource Preparation: Assist in preparing and organising learning materials and classroom resources. * One-to-One Mentoring: Provide focused academic support to students with additional needs or those at risk of falling behind. * Collaboration: Work with subject teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to identify barriers to learning and implement strategies to overcome them. * Promoting Independence: Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning and develop effective study habits. Qualifications & Requirements: * Experience working with secondary-age students, ideally within an educational setting * GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) * Level 3 / 4 in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent (highly advantageous) * Confident ability to support learning across a range of subjects and ability levels * Excellent communication and organisational skills * Being proactive, flexible, and committed to promoting student success * Understand the importance of safeguarding and inclusion in a school environment