The Role

Learning Support Assistant, Permanent, Upton St James Torquay

Learning Support Assistant

LSA Salary: SC Grade 2 SCP 3-5, starting salary £9,057 per annum (£22,737 FTE) pending pay award

Hours/weeks: up to 17.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (8:30am to 12:00pm)

(Additional Hours on Fixed Term contract until 31/08/2025 also available)

Contract term: Permanent

Start Date: November 24

Closing date: 04/11/2024

Interview Date: 06/11/2024

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who can provide support for classroom-based learning.

The applicants need to have patience, resilience and care.

Upton St James is a wonderful, inclusive school on a small site with a huge heart. We are based in a Victorian school building but hold modern, nurturing values. Our strong Christian Ethos helps to create a warm, calm atmosphere, whilst priding ourselves on our high achievements. The Academy is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.

Successful candidates will: -

•       Be able to assist pupils to learn and reach their full potential

•       Have high expectations and understanding of behavior of all pupils

•       Work in partnership with the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom

•       Create and maintain a purposeful learning environment

•       Have experience of delivering interventions for children

We will offer you: -

•       Happy, enthusiastic and polite children

•       A welcoming, supportive and inclusive Christian school ethos

•       A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children

•       A commitment to high quality continued professional development

Applicants should outline the experience and expertise they would bring to this role. A relevant qualification of NVQ Level 3 is desirable. 

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

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