Support Worker

20.5 hours per week, term time plus 3 INSET days

We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to work Monday to Wednesday to provide tailored support for a classroom teacher.  Duties include providing administrative support, for example photocopying and updating displays as well as in-class bespoke support as directed by the teacher. 

The ideal Candidate will: 

• Have Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent; 

• Ideally educated to NVQ level three teaching assistant (or have the equivalent experience) as well have some administration experience;

• The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the teacher so that they can deliver outstanding teaching and learning;

• Love encouraging, motivating and inspiring young children through the support they give in order to encourage their learning; 

• Be committed to our ethos that all pupils can achieve at Heaton Avenue; 

• Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with children.

At SHARE MAT, we aim to:- 

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key;

• Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;

• Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;

• Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;

• Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;

• Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including outstanding CPD, supportive line management and networking opportunities across the MAT to aid personal development.

Heaton Avenue – a SHARE Primary Academy is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. We encourage that you visit the academy, where a warm welcome awaits and you will see that Heaton Avenue Academy:

• Offers an exceptional learning environment and facilities, alongside a wide range of professional learning and development opportunities;

• a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children are happy, settled and confident;

• Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;

• Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.

Please contact the School Office on 01274 028613 if you would like to make an appointment to view the school

Closing date: Monday 11th July 2022.

Interviews will take place: w/c 18th July 2022.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. The application pack must be downloaded from the vacancies page of the SHARE MAT or Heaton Avenue Academy websites.

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance.  All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.

SHARE MAT comprises of Lily Park Primary, Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.