TLT Scale: Grade F, Point 6-7
Full time equivalent: £25,988 - £26,402 (Actual salary: £22,353 - £22,709)
37 hours per week over 38 weeks during the school term, plus 5 staff training days per annum. Part-time and flexible working will be considered.
Hours of work: Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 15:30/Friday 15:00 OR Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00/Friday 08:00 - 15:30
Do you have the skills and knowledge to join an incredible team of staff and students?
Are you interested in joining a team that truly looks after your well-being?
Do you want to work in a school with personalised continued professional development, focused on helping you make the next step in your career?
Rushden Academy is a truly special place to work. Recognised as a ‘Good’ school in all five areas by Ofsted, Team Rushden comprises a supportive, dedicated and committed body of staff, as well as an incredible group of students who are extremely grateful for the education they receive. We are proud of the community we serve and the sky is the limit for the students within our care.
Our latest Ofsted report recognised the strength of our team stating “All members of this school community are a part of what is commonly known as ‘Team Rushden’. This team encompasses a caring ethos, shared values and high expectations, which exude throughout the school. Pupils feel safe and happy in this environment.”
Rushden Academy is part of a highly successful trust called Tove Learning Trust (TLT). We are very well supported by TLT, we have excellent networks across the trust for collaboration purposes and staff can access a range of training programmes both within school and across the trust.
We share our sixth form; this provision is called The Huxlow and Rushden Sixth Form. We are fortunate to have a special relationship with a local secondary school, sharing our expertise not only at KS5 but also at KS4 with cross moderation and quality assurance systems.
We are now looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant - Attendance EBSA who is compassionate, resilient and skilled in supporting students with emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA), helping them overcome barriers to attendance and achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will receive unrivalled support, excellent continuing professional development and lots of opportunities for career development.
If you feel you could make a significant contribution to Team Rushden then we would very much welcome your letter of application together with a completed application form.
Deadline for applications: Ongoing
Please note - the application deadline may close earlier if the level of interest is high.
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Rushden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Job Purpose
This role will support students who experience emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)to improve attendance and engagement. The role will work closely with students, families,and staff to identify barriers, create supportive plans, and monitor progress.
Support will be provided both in-class and out-of-class, helping students re-integrate and thrive in school life.
Responsibilities
1. Listen, understand, empathise and support students, parents and carers, helping themovercome barriers to attendance
2. Work 1:1 or with small groups of pupils identified as experiencing EBSA, providing tailored support and encouragement.
3. Develop appropriate mentoring relationships to engage students, alongside supporting the identification of individual barriers to learning.
4. Support with feedback provided to students and families in relation to progress and achievement
5. Liaise with families to understand individual needs and circumstances affecting attendance.
6. Develop and implement Attendance plans, monitor the success of these plans and make adjustments where necessary
7. Ensure students and families see the benefits of good attendance and raise their aspirations supporting them to work towards their future goals.
8. Challenge signs of disengagement and contribute to specific interventions to encourage re-engagement both with the student and their families
9. Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to develop and implement attendance support plans.
10. Monitor student attendance data, identifying trends and providing early intervention.
11. Support transition and reintegration activities for pupils returning to school after periods of absence.
12. Contribute to whole-school strategies to improve attendance and pupil wellbeing.
13. Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to individual needs.
14. Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self reliance
15. Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage students in all activities
16. Promote the inclusion of and acceptance of all students within the school community
17. Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with school safeguarding and data protection policies.
18. Participate in relevant training and professional development.
19. To undertake any other reasonable task within the scope of the post as directed by the designated member of the Senior Leadership Team.
20. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
Disclosure Level: Enhanced DBS
The post holder will meet and promote all relevant professional standards. He/she will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding students he/she is responsible for, or comes into contact with.
Conditions of Employment
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
Pay: £21,145.00-£21,481.00 per year
Work Location: In person
