What is the job role?

Terms and Conditions: Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only (+ 1 week)

Actual Salary: £17,425 - £20,416 pro rata per annum

Full time equivalent salary: £19,698 - £23,080 (Grade 4)

Required: September 2021

Location: Coventry

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant to lead the supported study provision for identified students working independently in the Hub Inclusion area and to ensure that students on supported study have access to high quality, appropriate curriculum from curriculum subject areas, which is adjusted in order to meet individuals’ needs.

The postholder will support the SENDCo / Assistant SENDCo and will lead the organisation and operational running of the main Hub, The role will include: ensuring all students on supported study have appropriate lesson material and where this is not relevant, an appropriate bespoke programme of study is in place. Adjust material provided to ensure it meets the needs of the learners, provide information and advice to SAHT and SENDCo regarding students who are referred to the Hub, maintain the supported study timetable and provide bespoke interventions.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds further and/or relevant qualifications at A-level or above.  Specific qualifications or educational achievements in areas relating to Special Educational needs or Disabilities would be an advantage but not essential
• Knowledge of key strategies used to support young people to access education in and out of the classroom

• A good understanding of the needs and characteristics of students across the age range 11-19
• Recent experience of working with young people, either in a school setting, or involvement in voluntary work.
• Experience of using a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office
• Confidence to work in a challenging environment and work under pressure handling situations with patience and sensitivity
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to students, teachers and parents and maintain strong professional relationships

About us

Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College is a successful and oversubscribed large secondary school in the heart of the city of Coventry with a vision ‘Living life in all its fullness’.  As a Church of England school, our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas.  We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry based multi-academy trust which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, and putting children at the heart of everything we do.

Why work for us?

A career at Blue Coat offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We understand the importance of providing a supportive and nurturing workplace for our staff. Our ethos is that a happy staff will deliver the best possible experience to our students. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team
• An effective continuing professional development (CPD) programme, including personalised training sessions and opportunities for both internal and external training
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff well-being and mental health including free counselling for staff, a full time chaplain, a Trust wellbeing group, strong relationships with Unions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward thinking team of support staff
• Employee Benefits programme providing staff access to a range of discounts and shopping vouchers.  

How to apply

All applications must be received electronically via our TES page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/blue-coat-school-and-music-college-1000375

If you experience any problems with the online application process please contact TES directly: recruitment@tes.com

If you have any queries about the post, please email recruitment@bluecoatschool.com

Closing date: 9am Thursday 1 July 2021

Interview date: Thursday 8 July and Friday 9 July 2021

Information for candidates

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals).  We particularly welcome applications from those which are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and other Ethnic candidates and male candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to vetting checks including an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Coventry City Council