Curriculum Support Assistant

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Curriculum support Assistant to join our supportive and hardworking Team at E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy. The purpose of this role is to provide continuity of education for pupils whose lessons are affected by short term absence of the class teacher

Are you a recent graduate and looking to get into teaching? Have previous experience and looking for a new challenge or a recently qualified Teacher wanting to gain more Academy experience before committing to your first teaching post? A wonderful opportunity to start your career in a supportive environment.

Key Accountabilities:

Reporting to the SLT link/Assistant Head, this post holder will be accountable for:

• Supervising pupils undertaking work that has been set in accordance with the Academy’s policy, under the guidance of teaching/senior staff.
• Establishing productive working relationships with students, promoting positive values/attitudes and setting high expectations
• Monitoring and evaluation of students’ responses to learning activities through observation and recording of achievement and providing feedback/reports as required
• Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities
• Effective use of ICT to support learning activities and develop students’ competence and independent use.
• Assisting with supervision of students out of lesson time, including before and after school
• Undertaking activities, as directed by the teacher, with whole classes, individuals or small groups of students, giving constructive support to students as they learn and encouraging independent working

Culture

• Responsible for the Health and Safety, security and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with E-ACT’s policies and procedures, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Responsible for working in accordance with E-ACT’s policy relating to the promotion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

The Salary for the position is SCP12-17 £21,544 - £23,610 (FTE: £24,496 - £26,845)

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.

Our Academy

In September 2019, E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy moved into a brand new, state of the art, learning complex to ensure we provide the very best outcomes for all our children.

Our biggest priority is to ensure that through the best quality of education, outstanding teaching we provide the very best educational experiences and outcomes for all our students allowing everyone access to the curriculum and entitlements that they require in order to succeed in their chosen career pathways.

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and over 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

What the trust offers in return:

• Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

To hear more about the amazing work at E-ACT please follow this link: https://www.e-act.org.uk/

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community .

Qualifications

Skills