Job description
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
SALARY: PPS4, £21,189 PER ANNUM (PRO RATA TO £13,465 PER ANNUM)
HOURS: 27.5 HOURS PER WEEK, 39 WORKING WEEKS PER YEAR)
PERMANENT
START DATE: April 2023
The Priory Belvoir Academy is looking to recruit three Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly and successful academy where our supportive and dedicated staff are committed to delivering the best educational opportunities and outcomes for all our students. Our community spirited academy benefits from committed parents, governors and students whose excellent behaviour is testament to our holistic pastoral and values system.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, flexible, organised with a common sense approach to supporting students in the classroom. Excellent interpersonal skills, a team approach to work and a willingness to help secure the best outcomes for our students whether learning or in social settings would make you an ideal candidate for one of these positions. Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in ensuring all of our students can succeed and enjoy school life. This vacancy would suit an individual who is caring, passionate about working with students and supporting them to develop from both an academic and social perspective. The successful applicant will work across the four broad areas of need, supporting a range of learning differences from autism, ADHD to dyslexia and physical needs.
Working out of the Learning Support base (Vale Court) where a range of supportive measures are in place for students, your primary role will be to support the students with a range of educational needs to access their learning across the school day. You will be highly valued by teaching colleagues as well as the students you support.
The Priory Belvoir Academy is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities and our Trust Employee Benefits Programme.
The job description and person specification can be found in the attachments found on the Priory Federation of Academies website.
Please select Apply Online to begin your application found on the Priory Federation of Academies website. Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Interviews: w/c 27th March 2023
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
The Priory Federation of Academies strictly adheres to GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 27.5 per week
Salary: £13,465.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location