Learning Support Assistant
Rastrick High School, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3XB15 days remaining to apply
Closing date
13 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £16,074.08 - £16,615.82 Annually (Actual) NJC Scales 2-3; Scale points 4 - 6. Part time - 30 hours per week. Term Time Only.
Learning Support Assistant job summary
At Rastrick High School we pride ourselves on providing a challenging and creative education and as a result, our student outcomes are among the top comprehensive schools in Calderdale and the wider region. We are an enriching and exciting place to work; we have superb students, committed and highly skilled staff and a focus on delivering the highest possible quality classroom teaching. Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are growing and developing all the time and are always looking for enthusiastic, committed people to join our team
We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support and care to each and every one of our students to ensure that they reach their full potential.
You will be joining one of the top performing non-selective secondary schools in the local area, having just recorded the best results the school has ever seen. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do.
Core purpose
- To support teachers in the delivery of skilfully adapted lessons.
- To deliver programmes of support, including interventions for identified pupils working in collaboration with leaders, teachers and other support and SEN staff.
- To support the delivery of the curriculum to small groups or whole classes of pupils to access their learning through the distribution and delivery of learning resources.
- To provide a visible, high-profile presence in the school at all times but particularly through designated school lunch periods to support:
- the delivery of a calm and orderly environment
- excellent standards of pupil behaviour and safety
- pupils’ enjoyment of their social time
What we offer
- A strong support team which is focused on providing a first-class service for the academy.
- An environment that supports professional development.
- Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
- Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School).
- Onsite car park.
- Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery).
What you offer
- Ability to work with and contribute to your team.
- Excellent literacy and numeracy competency.
- Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
- The ability to build good working relationships.
- The ability to promote positive behaviour.
The Applicant Information Pack includes a copy of the full job description and the person specification.
We are interested in individuals who are passionate about their skills and abilities and about making a difference. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations and welcome candidates who are professional and enjoy working as part of a team.
If that sounds like you, and you want to be challenged in a supportive environment then please apply to be part of our team.
Hours
This role is part time, term time only.
You will be working 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 Rastrick High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1776 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Rastrick High School website (opens in new tab)
With around 1600 students and 200 staff, the School continues to grow and we are investing in our facilities and environment accordingly. As a result, this is an exciting time to be joining the school and contributing to its success.
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