D E A R A P P L I C A N T , Thank you for your interest in Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College. We hope that the information contained within this pack will help you decide if you have the right qualities, skills and experience to apply for our vacancy. The Academy is an 11-19 Academy with over 1700 students including over 300 within the Sixth Form. We maintain high standards across all aspects of academy life with high academic attainment and an explosion of extra-curricular opportunity and talent. As a result of these factors and the strong reputation that the academy has, we are currently massively over-subscribed. Ossett Academy is one of nine schools that form Education Ossett Community Trust (EOCT) an educational trust which provides a broad range of opportunities and experiences for children 11-19 in the town. Having converted to an academy in February 2011, we believe strongly in partnerships to improve the educational experiences of young people and are presently working towards developing more formal partnerships locally to become a Multi Academy Trust. The development of our community is an extremely important feature of our work, and a key priority is to ensure that we have very positive relationships with parents and carers in order to fully support the learning of all young people. As newly appointed Principal, the things that are distinctive about the academy are the incredibly high expectations of all students and staff, the balance of traditional values set against those of modern society, the vast array of enrichment opportunities and the overwhelmingly positive approach and ethos. It is a real privilege to work with and lead such a talented body of students and staff here at Ossett Academy and if you feel that you have the vision, drive and energy to support and contribute to the academy’s further continued improvement, then we would like to hear from you. Yours sincerely, Alan Warboys Principal

A I M S O F T H E A C A D E M Y

To be a dynamic learning community that promotes enjoyment, opportunities and friendship.

To promote excellence by inspiring students to realise their full potential, achieve

high standards and have the courage to accept new challenges.

To maintain a safe, caring and healthy environment for all which creates hopes, dreams and aspirations.

To develop life-long learners with the skills and determination to succeed in an

ever changing technological world.

To develop self-awareness and tolerance towards others with different cultures and beliefs.

To create responsible members of a local, national and international community who promote equality and respect and understand the value of our environment

and its future.

C O N T E X T U A L I N F O R M AT I O N

• The Academy is much larger than the average-sized secondary school and is heavily oversubscribed.

• The proportion of students supported through the pupil premium is below the national average.

• Well-below average proportions of students are from minority ethnic groups that speak English as an additional language.

• The proportion of disabled students and those who have special educational needs supported at school action is above average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is well below average.

A C A D E M I C E X C E L L E N C E

Ossett Academy is a dynamic community that promotes enjoyment in learning and extensive opportunities for young people in a warm and friendly environment. Our students consistently achieve strong results at both GCSE and A Level. When compared with other schools, we are consistently performing amongst the highest in the country on a number of measures, a fact that we are incredibly proud of. This academic excellence does not happen by accident; it is as a result of the highest expectations of all our students and staff. We work in partnership with students and parents/carers to ensure the very best academic achievements for all our students. We encourage students to have a love for learning. We believe we provide students with the right skills, aptitudes and an appetite for learning that will last for a lifetime.

G C S E R E S U L T S

2014 2015

% of students achieving at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) A* - C including English & Mathematics 76% 77%

% of students achieving at least 5 GCSEs A*- C 82% 82%

% of students achieving at least 5 GCSEs A*- G 93% 92%

% of students achieving the EBacc 34% 31%

SUBJECT 3 + LEVELS OF PROGRESS 4 + LEVELS OF PROGRESS

2014 2015 2014 2015

ENGLISH 87% 76% 43% 35%

MATHEMATICS 81% 86% 36% 37%

A L E V E L R E S U L T S

2014 2015

APS per student 705.2 753.2

A* - E A level & equivalent 90.3% 100%

A* - B A level & equivalent 68.4% 78.3%

A D V E R T

INCLUSION SUPPORT WORKER

SCALE 4, 37 HRS PER WEEK TERM TIME ONLY + 5 INSET DAYS

£15,302 - £17,054 per annum (actual salary)

Ossett Academy are seeking to appoint an Inclusion Support Worker to work as part of a team providing learning support and curriculum provision for targeted students at risk of underachievement and/or students with enhanced needs. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive learning with the ability to deploy a range of communications skills with understanding of the needs of students. If you would like further information regarding the role or to arrange a visit to the Academy please contact Human Resources on 01924 232820. The application form is available at www.ossettacademy.co.uk Please return your application form to the HR Department at Ossett Academy & 6th Form College either by post or email to hr@ossettacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 23 September 2016 at 12 noon.

Interviews will take place Thursday 29 September 2016. Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

J O B D E S C R I P T I O N

POST TITLE: INCLUSION SUPPORT WORKER

REPORTING TO: INCLUSION SUPPORT MANAGER

LOCATION: OSSETT ACADEMY & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

GRADE: Scale 4, 37 hours per week, Mon -Thurs 8-4, Fri 8-3.30.

Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days

Overall Purpose of the Post: To support the curriculum provision and learning support for targeted students at risk of significant underachievement and to support individuals with enhanced needs. To develop and maintain links between the Academy and homes of such students, acting as a bridge between them in order to positively support the students. To work in the following key areas:-

• Planning to meet Academy and Social Inclusion targets • Learning and Curriculum support • Home School liaison • Liaison with other agencies • Positive strategies for intervention

To uphold and promote the Academy’s child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to by all staff. To promote the safety and wellbeing of students.

Knowledge, skills and experience requirements for the post KNOWLEDGE + SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety Knowledge of child protection procedures Proven communication & inter-personal skills Commitment to inclusive education Ability to relate to students and parents in a sensitive manner

Ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues and agencies Ability to apply a firm and consistent approach and demonstrate an understanding of the needs of students Demonstrate a flexible attitude to team working Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to operate effectively within different groups and with people at all levels Able to work with minimum supervision and on own initiative Excellent Behaviour Management skills Ability to use Microsoft Office software – Excel, Word and Outlook, and computer based management information systems GCSE grade C in Maths and English or equivalent

DESIRABLE Knowledge of SEN Knowledge of alternative curriculum courses e.g. ASDAN TLA Recognition Relevant training/qualifications in this field

EXPERIENCE

Experience of providing support for students especially those with behavioural, emotional and special educational needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities Experience of working in an Educational/school Environment

Responsibilities and Accountabilities Main duties

• Work with teachers preparing, delivering and evaluating Individual Education Plans for targeted students and contribute to their regular review.

• Supervise targeted students accessing inclusion support and associated provision / Isolation during lessons times, breaks, lunchtime and / or after school.

• Work with colleagues to devise appropriate individual targets for students presenting challenging behaviour.

• Support the role of the Inclusion Support Manger & SENCO. • Work with students, parents and colleagues to improve the life of students accessing inclusion

support and/or association provision. • Support and advise colleagues in relation to students accessing inclusion support and association

provision. • Under the direction of the Inclusion Support Manager & SENCO deliver a range of school

improvement and intervention services which lead to measurable outcomes for vulnerable students. • Establish and maintain solid attendance patterns by working with individual students and their

families. • Support and work with specific students identified by the SENCO and/or Inclusion Support Manager

both within and away from the mainstream classroom environment. Partnerships

• Work closely with main stream classroom colleagues to ensure support for students on their return to normal lessons.

• Assist with the preparation of a re-integration plan and its implementation. Data and Records

• Maintain appropriate records for individual students accessing inclusion support and associated provision.

• To attend meetings regarding students subject to inclusion support provision, including Annual Reviews, PSP and attendance.

General

• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the Principal, in consultation with the post-holder.

• To participate in continual professional development and annual reviews of personal performance, undertaking necessary training as required.

• The post-holder’s duties must, at all times, be carried out in accordance with Ossett Academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy and other policies designed to protect employees from harassment.

• Take reasonable care of the health and safety of self, other persons and resources whilst at work. • Co-operate with management of the Academy as far is necessary to enable the responsibilities

placed upon the Academy under the Health and Safety at Work Act to be performed, e.g. operate safe working practices.

Development/Other

• Commitment to ongoing personal training and development. • Ability to work flexibly in order to maintain and effective and supportive inclusion support provision. • Willingness to develop skills and perform independent research as required in relation to role.

Responsibility for Resources

People No direct line management responsibility.

Finance

No direct responsibility for budgets.

Physical Resources

Some responsibility for furniture, equipment and materials used to support the provision of an effective service. To prepare, maintain and use equipment / resources required for relevant learning activities within the inclusion support provision.

Characteristics of the post: (e.g. non standard working arrangements and/or conditions, physical requirements such as lifting, mobility etc.) The post holder will occasionally be subject to exposure to disagreeable or unpleasant people related behaviour. The post involves contact with people which through their circumstances or behaviour may place emotional demands on the post holder. Employment checks required of this post: • Evidence of entitlement to work in the UK • Evidence of essential qualifications – see page 2 of this specification • Two satisfactory references • An Enhanced DBS Disclosure • Confirmation of medical fitness for employment Date: September 2016

A P P L I C AT I O N P R O C E S S

Further details about the Academy can be found on our website via the link below:

www.ossettacademy.co.uk

Application forms can be found on the recruitment tab.

For further details regarding our vacancy or if you would like to arrange to look round the Academy please contact us on 01924 232820.

A letter will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview

process. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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