Personalised Learning Unit (PLUS) Assistant

Personalised Learning Unit (PLUS) Assistant

Start date - As soon as possible

Salary: CAN scale 17-21 (£22,748 - £24,920 per annum, actual.  £26,482 - £29,010 FTE)

Working hours: 36 per week between 8.00am and 4.00pm. 

Days per year: 195 days per year (188 term days plus 2 staff preparation days and 5 days’ additional time).

Our school:

Thank you for your interest in this role. This is an exciting time to be joining Oaks Park High School.

We were proud to achieve a ‘Good’ outcome in all categories during an Ofsted Inspection in October 2023 in which Ofsted commented the following

‘The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND. It has designed a curriculum that sets out high academic expectations’

‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge. This is reflected in their high-quality explanations of subject content’

‘Pupils are respectful and polite. They understand the school’s expectations in terms of conduct and behaviour’

‘Staff know their pupils well, and they build positive relationships with them’

The school is an increasingly popular choice within the local community and we are delighted to advertise this role due to an expansion within the school and a larger intake of students in September 2024.

The post:

This is a non-teaching post which will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to work closely with young people supporting them in their school life.  

The role is varied and responsible and is line managed by the SENCO/a member of the SLT with responsibility for student support in the school.  The PLUS Assistant will work alongside two of our current PLUS Assistants, as part of the PLUS team. 

The PLUS Assistant provides interventions to support students with mental health and well-being needs and/or challenging behaviours and, at times, to provide time out of normal timetable to work individually.

The PLUS Assistant will be expected to work closely with both teaching and support staff at all levels as well as with parents/carers, students and external agencies. 

Training in school systems and practices will be provided both prior to the post being undertaken and during service.

Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, below

Applications MUST be sent to recruitment@oaksparkhigh.org.uk, using the application form (below)

Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 22 April 2025

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.

Cheam Academies Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Cheam Academies Network is an equal opportunities employer.