What is it like to work at a Saffron Academy Trust school?

R A Butler is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Please see below for our current vacancies. For safeguarding purposes we are only able to accept completed application forms, not CVs.

We are a vibrant and happy school in Saffron Walden, where staff are proud to work.  We are looking to recruit the positions below.  If you would like to apply for a vacancy, please complete our Application and Recruitment & Monitoring Forms which can be found at the bottom of the page.

pupil & family support practitioner

Start:  January 2026 (or sooner)
Salary: Scale 7, point 19 FTE £32,061 (Actual salary £23,214.63)
31.25 hrs a week (8.30am to 3.45pm each day with a 30 mins for lunch and some expected overtime)
39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days) 
Permanent contract

We are seeking to appoint a Pupil and Family Support Practitioner to work as part of the school’s inclusion and pastoral team, upholding the school’s Trauma Perceptive Practice values of Hope, Connection, Belonging, Kindness and Compassion.

This post will support the school in all matters relating to pupil welfare, family support and signposting, behaviour management, safeguarding and child protection issues.  There will therefore be extensive involvement with senior staff (including SLT) and with external agencies (including Social Care) as well as parents/carers.

This post would suit someone who has experience of social care or other family support teams or of working in schools.

We can offer:

• Supportive and collaborative colleagues
• Inquisitive children who love learning and being challenged
• The chance to be a member of a nationally recognised, forward-thinking Trust and Teaching School
• A very happy place to work and learn with a strong well-being ethos
• Opportunities for career development and progression

To arrange a visit to the school or for any additional information, please contact Wendy  on 01799 523651 or admin@rab.academy

 

Closing Date:   Friday 16 October 2025 - noon
Interviews:        w/c 20 October 2025

midday ASSISTANT

Start: November 2025
Salary: Scale 1 £24,413 FTE (pro rata for hours worked - £3,448 basic pay)
38 weeks per year (term time only)
Permanent contract
Working hours: Monday to Friday 11:45 – 1.00pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our wonderful lunchtime team to supervise and support our children during their lunch break.

For further information, please contact Paul on admin@rab.academy

Closing date:       Monday 6^th October - Noon
Interview date:   Thursday 9^th October

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R A Butler Academy is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks.