Communications Assistant for Specialist Resource Provision

About the role

About us and the role

We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual to take on the role of Communications Assistant for Specialist Resource Provision.

The successful candidate will have a passion for helping children achieve their full potential in a team which values creativity, innovation and commitment, focusing on enabling children to learn well in engaging ways.

What will you do?

·       Work with children with SLCN, providing support and interventions under the guidance of the Lead Teacher

·       Develop and implement individual and group intervention plans, following guidance from the Lead Teacher

·       Help to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes the social, emotional, and academic development of all students in the SRP.

·       Assist with the preparation and maintenance of resources and equipment needed for teaching and learning in the SRP.

For a more comprehensive list of the job responsibilities, please view the full Job Description

Why should you apply 

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development

• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership

• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)

• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

·       Previous experience working with children with SLCN is desirable but not essential.

·       A patient, empathetic, and caring approach when working with children

·       Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

·       Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision.

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the essential criteria and skills required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks
Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion
We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.
Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.