Behaviour Support Assistant

Granville Academy is a part of Affinity Learning Partnership. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.

Here, at Granville Academy, we are on a truly exciting journey of improving standards and outcomes in our pursuit of excellence. We are proud that the academy was judged to be good against all areas of the Ofsted framework in our recent inspection and we are committed to continuous improvement to ensure that we give our students the best possible outcomes, experiences and opportunities

Good behaviour provides the foundations for high quality teaching and learning to thrive. It allows teachers to focus on their craft and to teach well. High quality teaching is sacrosanct and is the absolute focus of our next chapter ensuring that great teaching impacts positively on exceptional outcomes of all within our care. Our visitors tell us that our Academy offers them a warm welcome with a calm atmosphere conducive to high quality teaching and learning. We are a passionate and a committed group of staff who support each other to be the best that we can be.

The Candidate

We are looking for someone who will be a key part of our Pastoral Support Team. The successful candidate will have high expectations and a commitment to raising standards. The individual will be able to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people. Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners’ welfare at the heart of the school.

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our students and their communities.

The role of a Behaviour Support Assistant will involve providing student support within and beyond the classroom. From re-engaging individual students to supporting students to make wise choices, the role is varied. The ability therefore to work flexibly across all age groups and the confidence to deal with challenging behaviours is essential for this post. The ability to foster positive relationships with staff, students and parents/carers is crucial in this role.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.

Applicants for positions are welcome to visit the Academy by contacting the Academy on 01283 216765.