• About The Role

  • About us and the role

    We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual to take on the role of Communications Assistant for Specialist Resource Provision at Avanti Brook Primary School. The successful candidate will have a passion for helping children achieve their full potential in a team which values creativity, innovation and commitment, focusing on enabling children to learn well in engaging ways.

     School visits are welcomed and encouraged. 

    What will you do?
    • Work with children with SLCN, providing support and interventions as directed by the school's SENCo, Lead Teacher or Speech and Language Therapist, using evidence-based intervention and strategies.
    • Develop and implement individual and group intervention plans, following guidance from the Lead Teacher, SENCo or Speech and Language Therapist.
    • Help to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes the social, emotional, and academic development of all students in the SRP.
    • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of resources and equipment needed for teaching and learning in the SRP.
    For a more comprehensive list of the job responsibilities, please view the full Job Description
     
     

  • About Us

  • Why should you apply 

    You will be working in a fantastic environment. 

    Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. 

    We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page

    What are we looking for?
    • Previous experience working with children with SLCN is desirable but not essential.
    • A patient, empathetic, and caring approach when working with children
    •  Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
    •  Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
    • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
    Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.
     
    Further information
    Pre-employment checks
    Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
    Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
    Diversity and Inclusion
    We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. 
    Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.
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About our School

Avanti Brook is a brand-new, state-of-the-art primary school in Bishop’s Stortford. Surrounded by fields and new housing estates, the school is a centre for the new community developing in the north of Bishop’s Stortford. It’s the first carbon neutral school in Hertfordshire.“I feel like words don’t do this school justice, because as soon as you walk into the school, as soon as you open the door, the only word that comes to mind is ‘wow’!” Sarah Samuels, Early Years Lead.

Avanti Brook is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. “I joined Avanti, because it’s such a new school, that it will be shaped and grow with its children, pupils and staff, and that opportunity really excites me” - Class Teacher

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.