Assistant Head of Year (AHoY) and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (Maternity Cover)

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and responsible Assistant Head of Year (AHoY) and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (Maternity Cover) to support our pupils across the school., The Assistant Head of Year role involves:
Providing pastoral and behavioural support and interventions for all pupils within the specified year group to maximise their achievements and attainment across the school.
Although duties involve the interpretation of recognised procedures or guidelines, post holders will be expected to use considerable initiative and contribute to planning over the short and medium term.
Responding independently to unexpected problems and situations. The post holder has access to a line manager for advice and guidance on unusual or difficult problems.
The post holder may also be expected to undertake DSL training and be involved in leading the safeguarding of children within school, under the direction of the appropriate Safeguarding Manager.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant role involves:
Working with pupils with complex needs including behaviour, SEND (Special Education Needs), mental health, social and emotional needs to ensure they can thrive in mainstream education
Providing support with personal and social development; deliver academic and needs based sessions that help pupils to build the self-esteem, skills, and the aspirations they need to successfully engage with mainstream education.
Working with pupils in a variety of formats; group work, classroom and one-to-one.
Providing academic and pastoral support for pupils as required.
Serving as an additional point of contact for parents relating to academic and pastoral issues.
Supporting the other Designated Safeguarding Leads with aspects of safeguarding and welfare.

Excellent numeracy/literacy skills/GCSE (or equivalent NVQ 2 level) Maths and English
NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance or equivalent experience
Relevant Level 3 qualification for Assistant Head of Year
Experience of working in roles that expect a high level of contact with parents or members of the public and experience liaising with different stakeholders
Experience of working with vulnerable young people with SEND/MH
Good ICT skills

Charter was rated as good by Ofsted in July 2019. Ofsted stated that there are high expectations of behaviour which leads to a calm, purposeful learning environment. The academy believes in outstanding behaviour, clear routines and supporting teachers to deliver subject content. Progress 8 for Charter in 2022 was 0.41, this is in the top 20% of schools nationally.

Over the last two rounds of pupil admissions at year 7 the school is now oversubscribed with first choice pupils. Our job adverts are linked to this growth and our desire to support pupils from our community.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country's top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country's best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain's highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Great Yarmouth, click here. Great Yarmouth Charter Academy was rated as Good overall by Ofsted in its first full inspection in July 2019. The report acknowledges the impact leaders have had on improving behaviour and notes that leaders have 'successfully established a culture where there are high expectations'.

When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.

We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.

Generous holiday entitlement
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
Employee Assistance Programme which provides a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support and access to well-being information, advice and guidance
Discounted travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club
Cycle-to-work scheme
Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C), healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership
SpecSavers VDU Eyecare and Boots Flu vouchers
Free Parking (on most sites)

• Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation