Riverbank Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Family Engagement and Learning Support Assistant to join the team, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.
Job overview
- Perform scheduled home visits to build positive, trusting relationships with families and identify support needs.
- To provide structured support and guidance in the development of our students' academic and individual needs
- To provide in-class support to our teachers and delivery practitioners
- To assist with lunchtime supervision
- To assist with after-school and break duties as part of the rota
- To assist with the tutorial program as a co-tutor
Working hours: Monday to Wednesday 8:00-4:00 (or 8:30-4:30) - 22.5 hours a week - Term time plus 5 days
Job requirements
- A desire to continue to improve literacy,numeracy and ICT skills, with Grade C achieved in English and Maths
- Qualification to A level (AS/level) standard. desirable
- Knowledge of the needs and characteristics of young people with complex SEND
- Experience of leading lessons within a community, mainstream or special school context
- Ability to support students aged from 11-19 in moving and handling and personal care.
- To adopt total communication techniques and develop them sufficiently to reach out to all of our students
Why join us?
As a Family Engagement and Learning Support Assistant within Riverbank Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skill set within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
Interviews will take place upon application