Raising Achievement Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

Raising Achievement Assistant

(Additional Adult to raise the achievements of pupils with SEND)

GR3A £26,409 (SCP9) - £27,711 (SCP12) pro rata

(Actual Salary £23,191.82-£24,335.21)

Fixed Term Contract until August 2025

Full Time 36.5 hours per week Term Time Only

 

Queensbridge School is looking to recruit a strong Raising Achievement Assistant who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our 900 pupils.

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen and we are seeking to strengthen and increase our SEND team.  You will have a strong level of education and will genuinely want to make a difference in supporting pupils through the academic challenge of the 9 to 1 examination system.

 

You would be expected to provide 1:1 support for high need students and to work across the school individually and/or with groups and in classes and contribute to the Wider Learning strategy.  You will also work with a range of talented teachers, you will support pupil learning and get a first-hand insight into what is required to be an excellent classroom practitioner. 

 

About You:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Commitment to education and ensuring equal opportunities
• Previous experience with children or young people, particularly in SEND extremely advantageous
• You will need empathy, patience and resilience

 

About the Role:

• 1:1 and small group interventions with pupils
• Classroom support to ensure pupils are making rapid progress
• You will help pupils overcome social, emotional and mental health barriers to learning
• You will have the opportunity to take on elements of cover when you become more confident

 

 

Queensbridge School and all its staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

An online search will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak English fluently is an essential requirement for this role.

Informal visits to our school welcome.  

Potential applicants should ensure that they read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy. These policies can be found at Stronger Together | Vacancies