We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support to ensure that all our students reach their full potential.,

To be a visible presence, supporting positive student behaviour around the school during lessons, before and after school and when required, during lunch and break time
To provide leadership and operational management to an assigned Key Stage or Year Group to enable the school to operate with a safe and calm learning environment
To mentor and be accountable for the progress of a targeted group of pupils', to enable them to make outstanding academic progress throughout their time at school
To support the implementation of strategies that improves student attendance
To support and implement the climate for learning policy
To collaborate on the implementation of programmes that support identified students, working in partnership with other support and SEN staff
To support the delivery of programmes, which focus on students' attitudinal and academic development, as identified through relevant evaluation and improvement planning, To be the first point of contact to students and parents through contact by phone or face to face meetings.
To record and maintain accurate student records, in line with Data Protection legislation and school policy and procedures.
To mentor and build relationships with pupils' and families who are eligible for the pupil premium and /or are identified as vulnerable and/or disadvantaged.
To work with families to enable strong and trusting relationships to be built over the time identified students are at the school.
To act as a role model and actively demonstrate understanding of school policy and procedures to students, staff and parents.
To support process and procedures that monitor attendance and welfare. Where required liaise with other staff to undertake home visits, contacting parents and attending other key meetings.
Develop an understanding of student tracking systems that are used across the school so learners and their parents are informed and advised appropriately throughout their learning.
To use, model and evaluate effective practice and quality assure the processes and systems of self-review, student reviews and working with other staff and agencies who support students (including Local Authority and Government Agencies, Health and Children's Services, Voluntary Groups, Parent & Carer Organisations) to ensure effective communication concerning the maintenance of student's well-being.
To support and contribute to improvements in behaviour and attendance across the school, in line with the school and Year group improvement plans.
To support the administrative organisation of Child Protection referral processes at the school.
To contribute towards the sharing of information and ideas, and positively promoting and providing guidance on school policy and procedures to tutors. Where there are areas of concern, or potential under-performance with a tutor(s), seek advice and support.
To access, monitor and analyse student data to ensure that student tracking is effectively managed across the Year Group and that learners are informed and advised appropriately throughout their learning, particularly transition points.
To record and maintain accurate student records, in line with Data Protection legislation and school policy and procedures.
To continue personal professional development as required.
Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training and development events as required.
To actively engage in the performance review process.
All support staff may be used to perform appropriate duties as and when required by the Head of School, commensurate with the salary grade of that post if it is higher than the employee's current salary.
To work in the best interests of the trust, school, pupils / children, parents and staff.
To adhere to the school's policies and procedures with particular reference to Child Protection,
A strong support team which is focused on providing a first class service for the academy.
An environment that supports professional development.
Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
Onsite car park.
Onsite Nursery

Experience of successfully working with young people (of a relevant age) and securing positive outcomes.
Experience of working in a busy organisation and dealing with confidential matters.
Excellent literacy and numeracy competency.
A team player is essential.
Experience of working in an educational environment.
Experience of using a range of IT packages.

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