Progress Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

We’re looking for a Progress Assistant to join our team!

As a Progress Assistant you will work under the guidance of the SEND Leader to implement agreed work programmes/intervention strategies with individuals or groups of SEND students both in and out of the classroom. This may include assisting the teacher in their planning and management/preparation of resources. You will act as a key worker for a small group of students, liaising with teaching staff and parents to ensure good communication and effective learning, behaviour, attendance and progress.

This post is 32 hours, 5 minutes per week (Monday-Friday), term time only, +5 days. 8:20am-3:15pm.

At the top of your game, you’ll have great behaviours, strong organisational skills, the ability to collaborate effectively, and be able to work constructively as part of a team. How and why you do things matters greatly to us, as does your ability to use your initiative, work independently and be resilient. In return you’ll be joining a great team, about which Ofsted commented, “Many staff are proud members of what they describe as the ‘Priesthorpe family’”.

You’ll do all this whilst capturing the spirit of our vision and values and whilst role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours.

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is situated in Pudsey and just 15 minutes from both Leeds and Bradford centre with places for 1250 students and 135 staff. The Academy has a very special ethos, which visitors continue to comment on. Equity and equality are key drivers for us in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to excel within a highly inclusive and supportive community.

All colleagues, teachers and support, are responsible for a small coaching group of students which they meet with for 1.5 hours over a week. Full training is offered and you will be buddied up with a teaching member of staff. This adds a very rewarding element to this role.

Why us? 

What our team does really counts. And we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your well-being, or your family, in or outside work. You are important to us!

Benefits include:

• Well-being weeks at the end of each term with well-being activities, all meetings cancelled as well as a dedicated well-being committee team
• Supportive Academy Leadership Team with well-being high on the agenda
• ‘Community’ sessions once a week with free staff breakfast and 25 minutes to connect and chat with colleagues
• ‘CRAFT’ sessions every 2 weeks investing in personal development for all colleagues
• Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service
• Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 30% Co-op discount and 10% from non branded products. 
• Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)
• Free flu vaccine, eye tests and glasses
• Christmas shopping day
• Staff BBQ at the end of term
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
• Travel season ticket and rental deposit loans

Our Values

We follow the Co-op’s ‘Ways of Being’ which are:

• Succeed together – Cooperating is what makes us different; we’re better and stronger when we work together.
• Be yourself, always – We bring our best self to the academy, so that we each contribute and respect others for doing the same. Of course, being yourself isn’t about excusing poor behaviours that contradict our other Ways of Being Co-op.
• Do what matters most – What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Show you care – We care about our Trust, our colleagues, our students, their parents, our Co-op and communities, now and for the future.

So, if you believe in our values we would love to hear from you! 

Visits to the school are strongly welcomed. Please contact prie-hr@coopacademies.co.uk or call 0113 2574115 and ask to speak to HR or Louise the Principal’s PA. You can also view a virtual tour here: https://youtu.be/bq7aJECZmTc  

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 7 October 2024

Interviews will take place on: TBC

How to apply

Let’s get the ball rolling, apply now. Applications are made via the TES application form.

 If you have any further questions please contact Emma in HR: prie-hr@coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.