Learning Support Assistant

2 months ago


Torquay, United Kingdom St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust Full time

**Upton St James Torquay**

**Learning Support Assistant**

**LSA Salary**:SC Grade 2 SCP 3-5, starting salary £ 5,327 per annum (£20,812 FTE) Pay award pending

**Hours/weeks**:11.25 hoursper week |(1.00 to 3.15 Monday to Friday), 38 weeks per year

**Contract term**: Temporary linked to EHCP funding (provision until 31/08/2024)

**Start Date**:September 2023

**Closing date**:Monday 10th July 2023

**Interview Date**:Friday 14th July 2023

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who can both support effective classroom-based learning and a number of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who require additional support.

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.
- 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.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 11.25 per week

**Salary**: From £5,327.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/07/2023
Expected start date: 05/09/2023



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