Learning Support Assistant Didsbury, England
Job description
N.B. We do not accept CV's. To apply, please either e-mail the Recruitment Team to request an application pack, or copy the below URL into your browser and apply via TES;
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/learning-support-assistant-didsbury-1856723
Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only
Start Date : September 2023
Could you help to raise levels of numeracy across the school by providing targeted intervention and support within and outside of the classroom? If so, Didsbury High School are looking for a Numeracy Specialist to join their SEND Team.
This position is contracted on a Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to students/pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 37 out of 52 weeks.
About Us
Didsbury High Schoolis the most oversubscribed first preference school in Manchester. We are a non-selective, non-denominational school, which opened in September 2019. Our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities in a brand-new building behind Didsbury Point. We currently have students in Years 7 to 10 and will be opening our brand-new sixth form in September 2023.
Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please see the Job Description attached via TES)
- Deliver small group and one to one lessons to support students with numeracy difficulties
- To work collaboratively with all members of the pastoral team to support the progress of students with SEND
- Manage and lead extra-curricular activities for students with numeracy difficulties
At the Laurus Trust, it is not just about what we do but also about how we do it. We are seeking individuals who are able to demonstrate our core behaviourswhich set out the expectations we have of our staff.
Key Skills & Experience
- Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent
- Experience of working with young people who are vulnerable and/or who have special educational needs is essential
- Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role
About the Laurus Trust
The Laurus Trustis a highly successful and growing multi-academy trust in the North West of England, with Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), the founder school, at its centre. Our visionis for everyone regardless of background or circumstance to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.
All our Laurus Schoolsare hugely oversubscribed and have a reputation, both locally and further afield, for outstanding teaching and learning through the relentless pursuit of excellence and the determination to ensure that every child succeeds. In the recent Staff Engagement Survey, over 95% of our employees stated that they would recommend working for Laurus Trust to their friends.
To see more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefitsand access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page.
Applying for this role
Please note: an application form must be completed as CV’s will not be accepted. To complete an application form, click ‘Quick Apply’.
Should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 549 7000 or via e-mail at [email protected]
Closing Date: Monday 5th June 2023 at 09:00
Interview Date: Tuesday 13th June 2023
The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including online checks and the disclosure of criminal records. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,722.00-£25,211.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 05/06/2023
