Job Description

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is seeking a driven and enthusiastic School Support Officer to join our teams at Milton Abbot & Lydford Primary Schools in the Heart of Devon

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds in a setting that blends academic excellence with the beauty of nature? Milton Abbot and Lydford Primary Schools offer a truly bespoke teaching experience in the stunning Devon countryside.

We value out positive learning environments: Both schools are small, friendly and deeply rooted in their communities, creating a warm, supportive atmosphere where every child is known and valued. We are luck to be set in idyllic locations: Nestled near Dartmoor, our schools provide enriching curricula. We are proud of our staff teams who are innovative and ambitious: As part of a forward-thinking trust, we embrace creativity, sustainability, and high standards, ensuring our pupils thrive both academically and personally. Strong Community Links are part of our offer: Our families and local partners are actively engaged, making our schools vibrant hubs of collaboration and care. Those working in our trust benefit from a focus on professional growth: We invest in staff development, offering excellent CPD and career progression within a supportive network.

The job would be split between the two schools, so would require a valid UK driver's licence and insurance.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement.

Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning.

We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:

Cycle to work scheme Tech Scheme Eyecare Vouchers Access to Discounts CPD opportunities Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package Long Service Days On site Parking - In some locations Excellent Training Package Employee Recognition Scheme

Why choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils including those with special educational needs. Working with small groups or one to one. Undertaking general clerical/organisational support for the teacher.

Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance

Th The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:

Acceptable Use Policy Records Retention Policy Personal Data Breach Procedure Employee Code of Conduct E-safety Policy Social Media Policy Use of Personal Devices Policy
Our Privacy Notice for Employees explains how we use your personal data.

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Meet and greet all visitors to the school. Answer and direct all incoming phone calls. Process and distribute incoming post. Carry out general administration duties including clerical and financial support using the DMAT/schools' systems e.g. Arbor, School Comms. Maintain the email account responding to queries / directing enquiries as required. Assist in the upkeep of records using MAT/school systems e.g. school comms. Maintain a clean, tidy and orderly admin office. Being aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and reporting these to the teacher as agreed. Undertaking pupil record keeping as requested. Being aware of/working within planned learning activities. Working with the teacher in managing pupil behaviour and reporting difficulties as appropriate. Gathering/reporting information from/to parents/carers as directed. Providing clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

Supporting Pupils by:

Supervising and providing support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning. Attending to the pupils' personal needs, and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters. Establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs. Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encouraging pupils to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher. Encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate.

Support the school by:

Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Being aware of and supporting difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals. Attending and participating in relevant meetings as required. Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes as required. Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher. Support at lunch times and break times, maintaining a flexible working pattern.
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Visit our website: - www.dartmoormat.org.uk to apply for this position.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

'This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.'

Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY

Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:
To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 19,737.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person