Learning and Teaching Assistant

About Us The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, one of the ‘happiest’ schools in the country _(The Sunday Times, 2025) _and part of the Woodard family of schools, is a thriving 11-18 Academy serving primarily the students of Lancing, Sompting and West Shoreham, though we welcome students from all surrounding areas. We are committed to ensuring that every student is known and nurtured and is provided with teaching and learning experiences that allow them to fulfil their potential. Quotes from full Ofsted inspection report October 2021: Rating of “Good” in all areas: - "The school is a calm and orderly place for pupils to learn.Pupils treat each other with respectlow-level disruption is rare." _ - "Pupils, parents and carers feel proud of their school one parent told us ‘we are really impressed with the school, the ethos and the staff’.”_ Job Details **The Position**: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced **Learning and Teaching Assistant,** to join the Academy’s talented and dedicated SEND team on a permanent (term time & inset days) basis. The role is to offer personalised support to a diverse range of students, to address their unique challenges, which may relate to communication and interaction, cognition and learning, social emotional and mental health (SEMH) and/or sensory/physical issues. The successful post-holder will be able to assist identified students to overcome barriers to learning, so they can achieve their full potential in school. This will make an immeasurable impact in their educational journey and overall wellbeing. We would like to hear from you if you can evidence a recent qualification, specialised training or at least 18 months’ experience as a Teaching Assistant with young people of secondary school age. **Role type**: Permanent and full time during term time (plus all inset days) **Hours**: 37 per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm (3.30 finish on Fridays) **Salary**: Actual starting salary **£24,102p.a.** **Benefits**: - modern and spacious working environment - free use of the Academy’s fitness suite - free employee wellness programme and onsite wellbeing support - generous employer contribution pension scheme of 21.5% - free on-site parking and easy access to local public transport - cycle to work scheme. What You Need to Succeed **The Person**: At SRWA, our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with wellbeing support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training and CPD programmes delivered at every level up to senior leadership. **A Staff Well-being survey in May 2025 revealed our staff consider these areas ‘outstanding’**: - Staff morale and job satisfaction_ - Support from line managers and colleagues_ - Caring teachers_ - Appreciation of staff contribution and opportunities for staff to develop._ - have experience supporting children’s learning in a secondary school or similar educational environment - have a good standard of education and be able to evidence GCSE passes or higher - be a team player and able to build good working relations with students and adults - communicate effectively and have well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people. - be committed to the needs of the pupils, parents and other stakeholders and challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service. - demonstrate a “can do” attitude including suggesting solutions, participating, trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations. - be competent in all aspects of ICT Further Information **Our commitment to Safeguarding**: There is a six-month probation period for all post-holders. **Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities**: We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at our Academy is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. How to Apply **Application Process**: Closing date: 2/11/25* Interview date: ASAP - LOCATION **Lancing area** - CONTRACT TYPE **Permanent** - JOB TYPE **Education - School Support** - CLOSING DATE **02 November 2025