Achievement Support Assistant - Inclusion & Attendance

St Richard’s VC Academy are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and highly motivated inclusion and attendance support assistant to join our dedicated team.

You will

The successful candidate will support the Operational Designated Safeguarding Officer in implementing the schools Attendance Policy and improving the attendance of students. You will be required to work with identified students whose attendance is a barrier to their performance. An ELSA qualification is desirable to support the vulnerable children in our community. You will also be responsible for recording, monitoring and reporting on attendance data as well as supporting in classroom and at breaktimes as directed.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

can establish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

is confident establishing relationships with families and being a supportive presence in their lives

is kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic

encourages pupils to interact with others and engage all children in learning activities led by the teacher

has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team

is well organised, flexible and creative

is willing to participate fully in ensuring inclusion of all children.

uses their initiative to ensure the best possible support for pupils and families is keen to continue to develop professionally

What we offer:

a school committed to developing each child as an individual to their full potential

happy children who are eager to learn

a commitment to quality professional development for all

the opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive and caring team

Why Work With Us?

We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, finances, and career development:

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to Trust gym at St Mary’s College

• Discounted local leisure and sports facilities

• Employee assistance programme, counselling, and wellbeing support

• Free on-site parking

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Pension Scheme with employee contributions

• Shared Cost AVC Scheme for tax-efficient pension savings

• Free access to My Money Matters financial wellbeing platform

• Optional contributory healthcare scheme

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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