ATTENDANCE AND PUPIL SUPPORT 2

Ref 186079
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 6 SCP 11-19.
Salary £24054 to £ 27852
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (03.07.23 ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 09/05/2023.

• Person Specification (96 KB)

Location Cherry Fold Community Primary School, Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5JS (400 on roll)

Tel: 01282 426630
School website: www.cherryfold.lancs.sch.uk Summary We are seeking to appoint a committed individual capable of supporting the provision of a high-quality support service to work directly with pupils to provide support to overcome particular obstacles to learning in relation to behaviour and attendance. The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a similar role and will be able to demonstrate the skills required to deliver a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment.<

The successful candidate will be a team player, eager and willing to contribute to all aspects of improving attendance and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Knowledge of computer-based systems is essential, as is the ability to multi-task and work with high levels of tact, confidentiality and discretion.<

Main duties of the role will include:

• Liaise with teaching staff to assess and provide particular support to targeted pupils to raise achievement and enable them to overcome barriers to learning
  
• Work in a one-to-one relationship with targeted pupils to implement an action plan
  
• Work with parents / carers to help address poor performance/attendance/behaviour
  
• To monitor absence daily through first day response and follow up as necessary with phone calls and home visits, keeping accurate records
  
  Hours: 8am - 4pm Mon - Thurs 8am - 3.30 Friday
  37 hours per term time plus 5 days
  
  Cherry Fold Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and the appointment will be conditional upon DBS enhanced clearance.
  
  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
  
  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
  

Essential Qualifications

English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) (A* - C grades)

Additional qualifications NVQ L3 or above in child care & development.

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact: Contact Mrs Chloe Moretta (Head Teacher) Proposed Interview Date: 22/05/2023 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.