Learning Support Assistant

The Eastbourne Academy, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9RQ

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  19 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time, term time: 29 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,747 - £24,743
• Actual salary: £16,080 - £16,754
• Pay scale: Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT B)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an opportunity to appoint a Learning Support Assistant, to assist and support the school in all the day to day needs of the students, ensuring our students are able to access the curriculum and receive an education which provides opportunities for future development. The school has an excellent reputation for its work with all students with special needs. Our commitment is to help the students to achieve their potential.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

If you are interested in this post and require further information, please contact Siobhan Leniham, for an informal discussion. siobhan.lenihan@swale.at and 01323 514900.

Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Casey Rose, Office Manager, casey.rose@swale.at or by post to The Eastbourne Academy, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 9RQ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: 22nd July 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to casey.rose@swale.at

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TEA pack - Learning Support Assistant.pdf - 1.43 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Eastbourne Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 835 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Eastbourne Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: siobhan.lenihan@swale.at
• Phone number: 01323 514900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-eastbourne-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to The Eastbourne Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email siobhan.lenihan@swale.at.

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