Holsworthy Community College is a small academy set in rural Devon whose values are based on unity, compassion and friendship. As one of the founding members of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, we live the cooperative values that the Trust holds at its heart.
Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018, We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.
The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement.
Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning.
We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world.
Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.
As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Access to Discounts
- CPD opportunities
- Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
- Long Service Days
- On site Parking
- Excellent Training Package
- Employee Recognition Scheme
Why choose DMAT?
DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.
Purpose of Job:
To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work might occasionally, but not regularly, take place outside the main teaching area.
Supervision Arrangements:
The post holder will finally be responsible to the SENDCo but will be responsible in the first instance to the HLTA.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To work under instruction/guidance to enable access to learning by:
- Attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils including those with special educational needs.
- Delivering pre-determined learning/care/support programmes.
- Implementing literacy/numeracy programmes.
- Assisting with the planning cycle.
- Undertaking general clerical/administrative support for the teacher/department.
General Duties:
- Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans.
- Assisting with the display of pupils’ work.
- Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
- Assisting with the planning of learning activities on a regular basis.
- Monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately recording achievement/progress as directed.
- Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
- Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
- Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers and where appropriate participating in feedback sessions with parents alongside the teacher.
- Administering routine tests, invigilating exams and undertaking routine marking of pupils’ work.
- Supervising and providing particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes.
- Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs.
- Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Encouraging pupils to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promoting self-esteem and independence.
- Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
- Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes and adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
- Undertaking programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3/4, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher.
- Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and developing pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
- Preparing, maintaining and using equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assisting pupils in their use.:
- Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Being aware of and supporting difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.
- Attending relevant meetings as required.
- Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
- Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes as required.
- Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and taking responsibility for a group under the supervision
On appointment, your main place of work will be at Holsworthy Community College but you may be required to work at any other premises occupied by the Employer or any of the Employer’s Academies within Devon as directed by the Employer.
This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified.
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).
‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’
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The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.
Training Details:
Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY
Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.
Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.
Benefits of Training Week:
To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.
Interact with key stakeholders and team members.
Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.
Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £18,508.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Holsworthy EX22 6JD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
