Attendance Support Assistant - Trinity Academy Trust

The post holder will seek to improve school attendance through

positive attitudes with pupils, parents/carers, pastoral support teams and

wider agencies so as to derive maximum benefit from their education. The

successful candidate will drive or escort on all types of vehicle used

within The Trust to ensure the safety

of all passengers and will act as first point of contact

between pupils, their family and Trinity

Academy Trust. They must hold a full category B driving licence.

Specific Requirements

Acting

as first point of contact

between pupils, their family and Trinity

Academy Newcastle. To report any personal injury

to pupils or staff as soon as possible to Head of School and complete any relevant

documents. To drive or escort on

all types of vehicle used within Trinity Academy Newcastle Trust to ensure the safety of all passengers. To carry out appropriate vehicle checks

(for example oil, water, tyres, etc.) and report any defects to the Head of

School. To ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of Trust vehicles. To report any accident damage

to Trust vehicles

or equipment and any third party

involved immediately to the Head of School. To complete

vehicle log sheets

and other records

as may be required by the Trust, Road Traffic Acts or Insurance

Company. To assist in protecting the safeguarding and wellbeing of those on Trust premises by maintaining a healthy,

safe and secure

environment, ensuring that procedures

and policies as they relate to staff and visitors are followed. The post holder will have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young Persons s/he is

responsible for, or comes into contact with Be aware of and support learners with

varying needs and ensure all learners have equal access to opportunities to

learn and develop. Contribute to the overall

ethos/work/aims of the Trust. Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals

to support achievement and progress of pupils/learners. Promote

the academy/trust equal opportunities policies

in all aspects of employment and service delivery. Assist

in maintaining a health, safe and secure

environment and to act in accordance with the Trust’s policies

and procedures Other duties

commensurate with the grade of the post as required

by the Trust.