Learning Support Assistant
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP12 days remaining to apply
Closing date
14 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
30 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £16,385.00 - £16,935.00 Annually (Actual) Actual starting salary based on FTE of £22737
Learning Support Assistant job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a committed and conscientious individual who would like to contribute to the success of our school to join our team of brilliant Learning Support Assistants. The successful candidates will provide in-class support or work with small groups of students with Special Educational Needs to help overcome barriers to learning and build confidence, competence and independence. This is an entry level role with opportunities to develop within the role, and to progress internally when opportunities arise. School based experience is desirable, but not essential.
The hours are 31 per week, 8.35am to 3.10pm, Monday to Friday (finish at 4.00pm on Wednesday), working term time plus one week, 39 weeks per year.
The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy (CNS) is a vibrant, forward thinking Academy, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED, with high expectations for all its staff and students. We offer a broad and well-designed curriculum, teachers have strong subject knowledge and students with additional needs receive strong support. We are also the EDP Secondary School of the Year.
At the very heart of our ethos is being a truly comprehensive school that supports the care and development of the whole individual, in a happy and diverse community that instils pride in all its members. We aim to enable every student to maximise their potential and prepare them for their future through the provision of high-quality education. We do this through investing in our staff, and we place great emphasis on staff wellbeing and career development, with high quality training and excellent progression opportunities. Have a look at our staff case studies here: https://cns-school.org/case-studies
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.
We are looking for individuals who:
- has good numeracy, literacy and IT skills
- is able to communicate effectively and relate well with students and staff
- is able to work constructively as part of a team and has an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
- is able to encourage students to learn and inspire a strong work ethic
- it able to manage students behaviour and challenge under performance
For someone keen to learn and develop, we can offer the opportunity to undertake a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship via our partner Let Me Play. If you are interested in this opportunity, please include this in your supporting statement and discuss at interview.
CNS has high aspirations for all its staff and students and provides excellent support, both professionally and personally, including:
- a culture of listening to colleagues
- an induction programme to ensure you are equipped to fulfil the role
- opportunities to gain further qualifications through the apprenticeship framework
- a review and development process
- strong continued professional development to enhance subject knowledge
- cycle to work scheme (once in post for six months)
- on-site parking
- admission policy for children of staff
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Employer contributions 18.6%
If you inspire young people and want to develop your career in a thriving and ambitious school, please complete an application form by the closing date of 14 October. It is important that you provide evidence in the Supporting Information section of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification.
Please visit our website www.cns-school.org for more information about the school, for additional information about this role please email hr@cns-school.org
City of Norwich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Commitment to safeguarding
For all posts, City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the expectation is that all staff will share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list check (child) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1735 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy (CNS) is a vibrant, forward thinking Academy, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED, with high expectations for all its staff and students. We offer a broad and well-designed curriculum, teachers have strong subject knowledge and students with additional needs receive strong support. The KS5 curriculum ensures students learn what they need to be successful in their next stage and develop deep knowledge about their subjects beyond the remit of the formal examinations.
In the recent OFSTED report staff praised the collaborative culture of the school and students are proud to be a part of the CNS community.
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