DT Technician & Learning Support Assistant
The Eastwood Academy, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UUThis job expired on 7 February 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £18,840
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Experience
- Have a GCSE (minimum grade C or level 4), ‘O’ Level (Pass) or equivalent qualification in Mathematics and English (essential).
- Successful experience working with children in a school/early years environment.
- Educated to NVQ Level 2 in learning support/early years, NNEB or equivalent qualification/experience would be an advantage
- Good reading and writing skills
- Good numeracy skills
- Knowledge of basic ICT to support learning
- Ability to write basic reports
Communication
- Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously
- Ability to listen effectively
- Overcome communication barriers with children and adults
Working with children
- Understand and implement the school’s behaviour management policy
- Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability
- Good understanding of the school curriculum
- Ability to assess progress and performance
- Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
Working with others
- Understand the role of others working in and with the school
- Understand and value the role of parents and carers in supporting children
- Ability to work effectively with a range of adults
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
Responsibilities
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to manage own time effectively
What the school offers its staff
- High quality internal CPD to all staff members which largely reflects the priorties of the School Development Plan.
- High quality, nationally accredited CPD e.g. MSc, NPQH, NPQSL, NPQML, CSBM, OTP and ITP.
- Opportunities for internal secondments and promotions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.
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About The Eastwood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1143 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Eastwood Academy website
- Email address
- teve@eastwood.southend.sch.uk
Our trust is built on the values of Nurture Potential, Unite Community, Empower Success, and Champion Tenacity. These values guide every decision we make and are at the heart of our partnership with Eastwood. Together, we create an environment where pupils are inspired to thrive, staff are valued and empowered, and families feel a genuine sense of belonging and pride.
The Eastwood Academy has long been a beacon of aspiration and achievement. Its continued success reflects the dedication of its staff, the curiosity and talent of its pupils, and the unwavering support of its wider community. As part of Tenacitas Trust, Eastwood benefits from a strong network of collaboration, shared expertise, and strategic support, all designed to help the school maintain high standards and continually move forward.
We are committed to providing every pupil with the very best experience each day, nurturing not only academic excellence but also confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. At Tenacitas Trust, we celebrate progress and strive for success with tenacity, and it is this spirit that underpins our partnership with The Eastwood Academy. Tenacitas Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and Barred List check.
Arranging a visit to The Eastwood Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email teve@eastwood.southend.sch.uk.
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