Learning Support Assistant

7 days ago


Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom St Mary's Catholic Academy Full time

We are seeking to appoint a talented Learning Support Assistant to support students in the Learning Support department at St Mary's. The role is offered as a part time role permanent role, Monday - Friday 08:30 - 15:30 term-time only (32.5 hours) to commence in September 2024.

This would be a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience working with young people and supporting their needs in our Academy. Further details of the post are outlined in the information pack downloaded from the Trust website:

The post is paid on NJC Grade B points 3-4 the approximate actual pro-rata starting salary on Point 3 is £17, BEBCMAT pays the Real Living Wage at £12 per hour and your salary would be receive this as a living wage supplement. There is also a National pay award pending.

The hours of work each day are Monday to Friday 08.30 am to 3.30 pm with 30 minutes for lunch each day (32.5 hours per week - term time only).

This Learning Support Assistant (LSA) post has become available to provide additional capacity to support students with an Educational Health Care Plan (ECHP).

What the school offers its staff

St. Mary's is a highly regarded, oversubscribed and successful school with:

A caring ethos and high standards.An Outstanding Diocesan Inspection Report (March 2017)A full Ofsted Inspection of St Mary's in May 2022 was extremely positive and confirmed that St Mary's Catholic Academy continues to be good in all areas. You can read a copy of the report on the Academy's website.An outstanding induction programme, friendly staff, high quality professional cover supervisors, ICT technicians and admin support and a strong family ethos which make St. Mary's a great place to work.State of the art facilities housed in our £22.5 million pound refurbished campus.Staff wellbeing is also a key part of our success as a school. Staff are able to take advantage of the Schools Advisory Service Wellbeing package which offers access to Counselling, 24 hour GP helpline, Health advice and support, Physiotherapy advice and a range of other services We would be delighted to receive your application. Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.

All posts are subject to:

● DBS

● Medical clearance

● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.

● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.

● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.

● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, online search be carried out.

Application process:

Candidates should complete a CES application form. Please do not include a CV as this will not be considered as part of the process.

Evidence will be drawn from:Letter in support of application.

Application Form.Task.Response to questions during interview.References.Letter of application should:Be clear, concise and well presented.Demonstrate how you meet the person specification.Describe how you think your role will support students with SEND at St Mary's.Be no more than two sides of A4 in length. Your application should be addressed to the Headteacher, Mr. S. Eccles and can be submitted electronically to: -

We will acknowledge receipt of your application.

Closing date for applications: 27th June at Midday

Shortlisting: 28th June 2024

Interview dates: W/C 1st July 2024

Pay: £12.00 per hour



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