Year Support Assistant

Overview

Required for September 2026, we wish to appoint an enthusiastic and well motivated individual to join our team of Year Support Assistants. The post holder will provide administrative support to the Head of Year and support students to help them achieve their targets. This varied role includes working closely with students, parents, teaching staff and external agencies linked with the Academy.

The role suits a supportive person who enjoys a busy and varied workload. The ideal candidate demonstrates a positive 'can do' attitude and possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Head of Year.
• Support students to achieve their academic targets.
• Work closely with students, parents, teaching staff and external agencies.
• Follow the working pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Well motivated, approachable, and positive attitude.
• Good relationship building skills with students, colleagues and parents.
• Excellent IT skills; experience with Arbor or similar MIS desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to work unsupervised and plan/ prioritise workload.
• Ability to relate well to young people.
• Flexible in approach to the requirements of the post.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a supportive team at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support.
• Development through nationally recognised training courses.
• Access to a range of resources and opportunities through the Academy Trust.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wide range of employee benefits.
• Health and well being programmes, including counselling services.
• Support from the pastoral team and senior leadership team.

Closing date & Additional Information

Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 31 May 2026.

The Academy withholds the right to withdraw the advert at any time or interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Equality, Diversity, and Safeguarding

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

Legal and Compliance Requirements

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the ROA 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found at

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