Academic Support Assistant

Job Description:

Are you committed to helping young people reach their full academic potential?

Progress Teachers are supporting a thriving and supportive secondary school in Nottingham to appoint a dedicated Academic Support Assistant to work closely with students and staff to raise achievement and ensure every learner can succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education and eager to make a real difference in the day-to-day experiences of young people! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Support: Assist in lessons by working with individuals and small groups to ensure students understand tasks and remain engaged.
• Academic Intervention: Support the delivery of intervention programmes for students needing additional help with English, maths, or other core subjects.
• Progress Monitoring: Help track students’ academic progress and provide feedback to teachers and senior staff.
• Learning Resource Preparation: Assist in preparing and organising learning materials and classroom resources.
• One-to-One Mentoring: Provide focused academic support to students with additional needs or those at risk of falling behind.
• Collaboration: Work with subject teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to identify barriers to learning and implement strategies to overcome them.
• Promoting Independence: Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning and develop effective study habits.

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Experience working with secondary-age students, ideally within an educational setting
• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Level 3 / 4 in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent (highly advantageous)
• Confident ability to support learning across a range of subjects and ability levels
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Being proactive, flexible, and committed to promoting student success
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and inclusion in a school environment