Learning Support Assistant, Two Bridges Academy
13 hours per week, Thursday and Friday, 8.45am-3.45pm, term time only plus 6 Inset Days, Permanent.
Salary: £28,598 - £32,061 FTE (actual salary £8,642 - £9,689 per annum), plus generous sick pay and pension scheme.
About Us:
Two Bridges Academy opened in September, and in our first five months we have begun to establish exceptional educational experiences for our pupils. We are now entering our next phase of growth, as pupil numbers increase in September.
We specialise in supporting young people with severe learning disabilities (SLD) or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Pupils may also have co-existing conditions such as autistic spectrum condition (ASC) or complex medical needs.
We are looking for Learning Support Assistants who understand the needs of pupils with these complex SEND needs and share our passion for fostering a learning environment which nurtures, challenges and celebrates every pupil.
Role overview:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families. Working alongside the class teacher, TA and other LSAs, you will help implement our holistic curriculum, which is designed to support students in achieving their planned goals, improving communication and social skills, accessing therapeutic support, and overcoming barriers to learning.
You will play a key role as part of the class support team assisting in the delivery of learning to small groups, and taking a proactive role in preparing activities and supporting pupils to navigate the school day.
You will be instrumental in recognising and capturing the progress each pupil makes and sharing information with the class teacher.
Why join us?
- We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
- You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.
- You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.
- You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
- Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.
- Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.
Interviews are due to take place on Tuesday 23rd September.
Safeguarding Statement
Enable Trust 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. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and young people. We will carry out online searches on all short-listed applicants, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part 3, Safer Recruitment. Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for short-listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding. All successful applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be aware that it is an offence to apply for a role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and young people.
Equality information:
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,598.00-£32,061.00 per year
Expected hours: 13 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
