Learning Support Assistant - Sidney Stringer Academy

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

Hours: 32.50 per week

39 weeks term time only

Actual salary: £14,051 - £14,619

You will be employed by the trust which consists of five schools led by Sidney Stringer Academy. The schools are Radford Primary Academy, Ernesford Grange Community Academy, Riverbank Academy (Special School), Sidney Stringer Primary School and Sidney Stringer Academy.

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support Team. As a Learning Support Assistant you will be responsible for working with classes and small groups of students outside and inside the classroom. You will be given the opportunity to work with our young people and make a real difference every single day.

You will be part of a large, motivated and supportive learning support team and will work closely with members of this team as well as with teachers in departments. You will also be expected to be a co- tutor, which means that you will provide support to a form tutor and belong to one of our five houses.

Nearly 18% of the students at the Academy are identified as SEND and within this there is a varied spectrum of additional needs. We strive to ensure that all students have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum and our LSAs are integral to this.

Please see below an application pack available to download. Completed applications should be returned direct to the school at Recruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk [No hard copies to be sent in the post]

Application forms are also available at www.sidneystringeracademy.org.uk – ‘Vacancies page’ and further details are available by contacting Christine McGettrick (Head of Learning Support) – cmcgettrick.staff@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk or Amy Patterson (SEND Head of Behaviour) apatterson.staff@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk

Closing date: 23rd September 2022

Interview date: TBC

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Who are we looking for?

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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