Alternative Provision Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XR |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | b16584b0-9442-4ba4-ad4f-729650f71661 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
The position of Alternative Provision Assistant (APA) at Ratton School is a vital and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students who require additional support to thrive. As an APA, you will work closely with individual students and small groups, offering tailored academic and pastoral assistance both in and out of the classroom. Your role will involve supporting students with a wide range of needs, including learning difficulties, social and emotional challenges and behavioural issues.
You will contribute to the development of students’ confidence, independence and social skills, helping them access the curriculum and fully engage with school life. Your day-to-day work will include clarifying instructions, offering reassurance and motivation, using positive behaviour strategies and providing targeted help in areas such as literacy, numeracy or speech and language. In addition to direct student support, you will liaise with teaching staff, the SENCO and other professionals to ensure that interventions and strategies are consistent and effective.
We are seeking someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to the welfare and progress of our students. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach and a sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities. Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly in a school or alternative provision setting, would be an advantage.
As part of your duties, you will also help with supervision during break times, accompany students on educational visits, support with exam invigilation when required and participate in ongoing training and professional development. You will play a crucial role in fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where all students can grow academically and personally.
What the school offers its staff
A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to the academy.
• On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD.
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
• Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment.
• Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
• Free breakfast of bagel/cereal/porridge/tea/orange juice.
• Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
• Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance).
• On-site parking.
• Free Breakfast Club/After School Club place for staff children at Ocklynge Junior School.
• Enviable setting and extensive grounds.
Commitment to safeguarding
The South Downs Learning Trust and all our academies take notice of and adhere to all the national and local policies and guidance in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
The position of Alternative Provision Assistant (APA) at Ratton School is a vital and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students who require additional support to thrive. As an APA, you will work closely with individual students and small groups, offering tailored academic and pastoral assistance both in and out of the classroom. Your role will involve supporting students with a wide range of needs, including learning difficulties, social and emotional challenges and behavioural issues.
You will contribute to the development of students’ confidence, independence and social skills, helping them access the curriculum and fully engage with school life. Your day-to-day work will include clarifying instructions, offering reassurance and motivation, using positive behaviour strategies and providing targeted help in areas such as literacy, numeracy or speech and language. In addition to direct student support, you will liaise with teaching staff, the SENCO and other professionals to ensure that interventions and strategies are consistent and effective.
We are seeking someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to the welfare and progress of our students. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach and a sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities. Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly in a school or alternative provision setting, would be an advantage.
As part of your duties, you will also help with supervision during break times, accompany students on educational visits, support with exam invigilation when required and participate in ongoing training and professional development. You will play a crucial role in fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where all students can grow academically and personally.
What the school offers its staff
A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to the academy.
• On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD.
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
• Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment.
• Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
• Free breakfast of bagel/cereal/porridge/tea/orange juice.
• Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
• Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance).
• On-site parking.
• Free Breakfast Club/After School Club place for staff children at Ocklynge Junior School.
• Enviable setting and extensive grounds.
Commitment to safeguarding
The South Downs Learning Trust and all our academies take notice of and adhere to all the national and local policies and guidance in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.