Achievement Assistant

Achievement Assistant

NJC point 17  – NJC point 22 (pro rata)

Term time only

The RSA Academy in Tipton (West Midlands) is an oversubscribed and expanding 11 – 19 school with 1100 students. The school is a member of the RSA Family of Academies and joined the Central RSA Academies Trust on 1st October 2017.

We are highly aspirational, boasting fantastic, state of the art facilities for both students and staff, including a £5 million new build block to enable our expansion. Significant changes have been made in the last year to remove barriers to improvement, and the successful candidate will be joining the school at a critical and exciting time to drive things forward.

As a mainstream school we aim to offer a fully inclusive experience for all our students, including those with SEN. Our SEN team is committed to developing our young people to achieve the best they possibly can; overcoming challenges, developing new skills and becoming outstanding citizens.

We are therefore looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Achievement Assistant to join the team. We would particularly welcome applications from those interested in working with and supporting students with significant barriers to learning. We are a member of the Teaching School Alliance and therefore this is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for their first step into teaching.

The successful candidate will:

· have GCSE’s in English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or equivalent

· Hold a degree in a relevant discipline (desirable) 

· Be committed to the development of their own practice

· Support teaching staff with the full range of curriculum activities, using appropriate technologies 

· Assist students who require additional support for learning

· Assist students who require nurture and/or behaviour recovery intervention

· Use the behaviour policy and techniques for managing classroom behaviour in collaboration with teaching and pastoral staff

· Possess an good working knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education outcomes

· Demonstrate the ability to build positive and effective relationships with students and staff

· Demonstrate optimism about young people and their ability to achieve 

· Be committed to providing the best opportunities and an inclusive environment for all groups of pupils 

· Be able to accept challenges, inspire and motivate others

· Be caring and committed to making a difference to the lives of pupils, families and the community

We can offer you 

· The chance to work as part of a forward thinking dynamic team

· A creative and innovative environment 

· Excellent opportunities for career and professional development 

· Favourable terms of employment

If this sounds like your next step, please visit our website at www.rsaacademy.org where you can download an application pack. Completed application forms should be sent via email to AAHr@rsaacademy.org 

Closing date: 8th October 2018

The Central RSA Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, 2 work references, immigration and other employment checks.

RSA Academy, Bilston Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0BZ