Ethnic Minority Achievement Support Consultant (02656)
Education Services
Children & Young People
Shaw House, Newbury
Teachers Main Pay Scale
Part Time (0.4)
Permanent
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic teacher to join our current school
support team, based at The Curriculum Centre in Newbury. The role will involve supporting
Ethnic Minority pupils with English as an additional language in West Berkshire secondary and
primary schools. We would like to hear from you if you have a minimum of 12 months
experience working with ethnic minority pupils in a school environment. A willingness to learn,
genuine commitment to social inclusion and the ability to use your initiative so that you make a
valuable contribution to the school support team is as important as experience and
qualifications. An appropriate allowance will be paid for travel.
Specific responsibilities will include:
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To provide assessments for pupils with EAL.
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To provide advice for schools to support the teaching of pupils with EAL
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To teach pupils in early stages of acquiring English, and, as appropriate,
at more later stages
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To participate in data collecting, monitoring, tracking and analysis of achievement
of pupils from Ethnic Minorities , including those with EAL
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To work with teachers, school and other staff/agencies in supporting the raising
of attainment for pupils from Ethnic Minorities
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To work with and advise Teaching Assistants working with pupils with EAL
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Involvement in the delivery of training to schools and staff
We would like to hear from you if you feel that you meet the above requirements. The post is
vacant from January 2008 or April 2008.
For an informal discussion please contact Maxine Slade 01635 519008.
For an application form and information pack please call the 24-hour answerphone on
01635 519122 or email recruitment@westberks.gov.uk quoting the post reference
number 02656. To be considered for these posts, an application form must be
completed. Please ensure that your completed form is with us by the closing date. All
vacancies currently appearing in the press can be found at www.westberks.gov.uk
Closing date: 23rd November 2007
JOB DESCRIPTION
Authority:
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL Education
Post Reference No: EQ2
Department/Division EDUCATION
Job Title: ETHNIC MINORITY ACHIEVEMENT
SUPPORT CONSULTANT
Grade/Salary Range:
Location:
The Curriculum Centre, Shaw
House, Newbury
MPS ( 0.4)
JOB PURPOSE
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To enhance the achievement of Ethnic Minority pupils and pupils who have English as an
Additional Language, ensuring race equality and promoting cultural diversity in West
Berkshire schools
To provide support and advice in the teaching of English as an Additional Language and in
supporting other Minority Ethnic pupils
DESIGNATION OF POST AND POSITION WITHIN DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE
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Ethnic Minority Achievement consultant employed by West Berkshire LA to work alongside
National Strategy Consultants at The Curriculum Centre
Report to West Berkshire School Improvement Team on services provided for West
Berkshire schools and pupils.
Line managed by the Ethnic Minority Achievement Team Manager, including pupils who
have English as an Additional Language
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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To deal with enquiries from schools for pupils with EAL
To provide assessments for pupils with EAL.
To provide advice for schools to support the teaching of pupils with EAL
To teach pupils in early stages of acquiring English, and, as appropriate, at more later
stage
To participate in data collecting, monitoring, tracking and analysis of achievement of pupils
from Ethnic Minorities , including those with EAL
To work with teachers and to involve parents, carers and other staff/agencies in supporting
the acquisition of English for pupils with EAL.
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To work with teachers, school and other staff/agencies in supporting the raising of
attainment for pupils from Ethnic Minorities
To support the maintenance of a website to provide up to date information and resources on
matters relating to Ethnic Minority pupils and pupils with EAL
To work with and advise Teaching Assistants working with pupils with EAL
Develop and produce resources to support pupils’ learning and as exemplars for schools
Involvement in the delivery of training to schools and staff
To write reports and maintain up to date records
To maintain an up to date knowledge of latest research and developments in the field of
EAL and ethnic minority achievement
Participate in training and personal development, including attendance at National Strategy
EMA meetings where appropriate
To help complete West Berkshire action plans for DCSF.
Any other duties from time to time the Corporate Director (or Directors) may see as
appropriate
SCOPE OF JOB (Budgetary/Resource control, impact)
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: ETHNIC MINORITY ACHIEVEMENT
CONSULTANT
Department/Division:
Education: the Curriculum Centre
Authority: Education
Post Reference No:
KEY CRITERIA
Qualifications And
Training
Competence Summary
(Knowledge, abilities, skills,
EQ2
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
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Qualified Teacher
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Mainstream teaching
experience
Diploma or equivalent in
teaching English as an additional
language.
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Experience of working with
bilingual pupils
Post initial training in working
with pupils with EAL.
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A strong desire to work in this
field
Ability to undertake ongoing
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Willingness to learn the skills
experience)
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training to support and develop
the role.
Knowledge of the National
Curriculum & The National
Strategies.
Knowledge of how children
acquire an additional language.
Ability to undertake ongoing
training to support and develop
the role.
Development of resources.
Good ICT skills
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Enthusiastic, motivated and
keen to learn new skills
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Ability to work with a range of
people including teachers,
parents, TAs, etc.
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Good communicator.
 Ability to work independently &
ability to work alone.
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Willingness to develop training
packages (with appropriate
training & support).
Other Work
Requirements
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Driver
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required to assess pupils with
EAL
To develop the skills required to
run training for teachers working
with pupils with EAL
Experience of delivering aspects
of the National Strategies,
including whole school aspects
e.g. LAC, and AFL
Experience of delivering training.