Communications Assistant; Specialist Resource Provision

Employer Avanti Grange Secondary School Location Bishop ’s Stortford, Hertfordshire Contract Type Permanent Hours Full  Time Salary See  advert details Posted
16th October 2026

Start Date
16th November 2026

Expires1st November 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type Permanent Start  Date
16th November 2026

Job ID1579987

Job Reference
652

Start Date
16th November 2026

Contract Type :

Permanent Job :
Grade 3, £26,388 - £27,188 per annum, pro rata. Approx £18,289 – £18,844 per annum (0.69309 FTE)

About us and the role

We are seeking a Communications Assistant (Specialist Resource Provision) to join the team at Avanti Grange Secondary School, supporting students to access learning, build confidence and develop their independence within the mainstream school environment.

Working closely with the Specialist Teacher and wider teaching team, you will provide tailored support in the classroom, helping students engage positively with their learning, develop relationships with others and participate in the wider school community.

You will have the opportunity to understand each student’s individual needs, strengths and goals, adapting your support to help them make progress and become increasingly confident in their learning and interactions with others. You will also play an important role in supporting students as they develop greater confidence in transitioning into mainstream lessons and taking part in the wider life of the school.

This role will enable you to build meaningful relationships with students and contribute positively to their inclusion, progress and wellbeing. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, take part in relevant training and develop your own skills and experience in supporting students with additional needs. Your contribution will help create a positive, welcoming environment where students feel valued, supported and able to achieve their potential.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti Grange is Bishop’s Stortford’s newest secondary school, already recognised as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted (2025). Our state-of-the-art campus serves families across Bishop’s Stortford and neighbouring villages, and is home to a vibrant, ambitious and supportive community. The school is heavily oversubscribed, reflecting its strong reputation locally and the demand to be part of our journey.

We are a co-educational community school, part of the Avanti Schools Trust, with a clear vision to inspire spiritually compassionate changemakers. Our staff are motivated by a shared purpose: to deliver exceptional teaching, foster character formation, and nurture wellbeing. As one colleague put it: “Working at Avanti Grange feels like being part of a family with a shared, values-driven mission.”We are equally committed to the growth of our staff as to the success of our students.

In 2024, we were awarded the Teacher Development Trust Gold Award for the quality and culture of our professional development – recognition held by only a small number of schools nationally. Through education-leading CPD and coaching, colleagues at Avanti Grange thrive in an environment where “better never stops.”Students benefit from a rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum, underpinned by yoga, mindfulness, and an exceptional co-curricular programme.

Our pastoral system is a defining strength: impeccable behaviour supports high-quality learning, while wellbeing is woven into daily life through practices that…