Social Inclusion Assistant

Social Inclusion Assistant - Grade G point 18 – 25 (£14,450 - £17,698 p.a.) Term-time only contract + 4 training days, 32 hours per week. Permanent Post.    

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school environment.  The postholder will assist the Social Inclusion Manager in the running of the schools Retreat facility ensuring that students continue to access the curriculum whilst taking responsibility for the consequences of their behaviour choices, an opportunity to make a difference to young people’s lives.  The post would suit those with prior experience of working with young people.  Equally the position would be ideal to gain further experience of working in a school environment, perhaps before committing to a teacher training course.    The successful candidate will possess well developed communication skills and excellent literacy and numeracy skills.  A commitment to continuous improvement.  Enthusiasm, adaptability and resilience.  A positive outlook and a willingness to be involved in school life. In return we offer: 

• A friendly, supportive and inclusive ethos 

• Students who are enthusiastic to learn

 • Good facilities (recent redevelopment of the building a total £3.3 million spent) 

 • An excellent team of support staff 

• Opportunities for professional development 

• The opportunity to develop a successful career 

 Co-op Academy Swinton is popular and one of the most improved schools in the country.  We are part of the Co-op Academies Trust. Inspected under the new Ofsted inspection framework, we are delighted to have achieved a good judgement in every category and an overall judgement of good in November 2015.  We are well on the way to becoming the outstanding school that our community deserves.  After recently joining the Trust we continue our drive for excellence, in everything we do, to better our students’ life chances. Application forms are available from our academy website: https://swinton.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/ Please return via email to Mrs Carol Robinson at Co-op Academy Swinton: crobinson1@swinton.coop  

Co-op Academy Swinton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. 

Closing date:  Monday 8th October 2018             Interview date:  To be arranged