The Role

1-1 Learning Support Assistant, temporary, Upton St James Torquay

 

Learning Support Assistant

LSA Salary: SC Grade 2 SCP 3-5, starting salary £ 13,580 per annum (£22,737 FTE) pending pay award

Hours/weeks: 26.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (9.00 to 3.15 pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch Monday to Friday)

Contract term: Temporary (linked to EHCP funding – provision until 31/08/25 in the first instance)

Start Date: ASAP

 

 

Closing date: 17^th May 2024

Interview Date: 24^th May 2024

 

 

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who can provide 1:1 support for a small group of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who require additional support with their EHCP targets.

 

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 19 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 behaviour 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 visit Vacancies | St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust (stchristophersmat.org) for an application form. Your completed application form should be returned by email to HR@stcmat.org by 9am Friday 17^th March 2024 Interviews will take place on 24^th May 2024.

 

 

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

 

Benefits

Other
Cycle to work scheme	Cycle to work scheme
Pension	Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent	A-C	Essential

Skills

Experience
Experience of tailoring learning and delivery to match the needs of pupils.	Desirable
Relevant Skills
Committed to working within the school’s policies and procedures adhering to safe working practices	Essential
Ability and willingness to identify own training needs and participate in training	Essential
Flexible in approach and able to meet the changing demands of the role	Essential
Ability to attend meetings outside of school hours	Essential
Personal Attributes
Be able to support our Christian Ethos	Essential
Ability to act as a role model	Essential
Personal resilience and a good sense of humour	Essential
Be highly motivated and passionate about supporting and enabling children to achieve through education and learning	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Effective oral and written communication skill	Essential
Experience of general clerical/ administrative work	Essential
Good numeracy and literacy skills.	Essential
Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.	Essential
Personal Qualities
Highly resilient with a positive outlook	Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Experience of working with/or caring for children within an educational setting	Desirable
Experience of working with children who have a special educational need	Desirable
Knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation	Essential
Support the class teacher to ensure high standards and good progress.	Essential
Good organisational skills.	Essential
To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school	Essential
Ability to complete any training associated with the role as required.	Essential
Ability to use basic ICT including computer, audio, video equipment and photocopier	Essential
Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities	Essential
Ability to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupil’s progress	Essential
Ability to work as part of a team	Essential
An ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and outside agencies.	Essential