Pupil Support Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a skilled Pupil Support Assistant with the ability to support and engage pupils, enabling them to overcome barriers to learning, promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. They will give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement.

The appointed Pupil Support Assistant will need to:

• Care for all pupils, particularly those who need support to overcome barriers to learning such as behaviour and social and emotional difficulties.
• Plan and deliver interventions to help pupils self-regulate.
• Engage children in purposeful activities in lessons and at break and lunch times.
• Build positive relationships with children and families to enable access to a high-quality education.
• Play a central role in a successful Inclusion team, liaising impactfully with the broader school team and contributing to the Pastoral network.
• Support and champion pupils’ good attendance.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A wonderful school building and extensive site
• Enthusiastic, confident and courteous children, keen to do well, who work and play together across the year groups.
• A strong and experienced staff team who are committed to the school and its creative ethos.
• A talented, highly motivated and dedicated leadership team.
• The support and challenge of an active and committed governing body who will encourage your professional development.
• A school with strong community ties.

Commitment to safeguarding

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