Learning Support Assistant
Ark Elvin Academy, London, Middlesex, HA9 7DUThis job expired on 23 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Closing date
23 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25, 762 - £29, 419
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Our school has been on a transformational journey, and we are looking for Learning Support Assistants to be part of our outstanding team that will lead the next exciting leap forward as we challenge educational disadvantage by defining an ambitious, replicable and sustainable school model that supports children from communities like ours to top third universities and highly competitive apprenticeships.
About the role:
In recruiting our Learning Support Assistant, we are looking for candidates to support our pupils who have special educational needs and/ or disabilities. You will be a vital role in supporting pupils, both in a one-to-one setting and in large and whole school class groups. Preferably you will have experience of working in a secondary school but if you are a quick learner and have the relevant experience this is a great opportunity to be part of a team who are making a real difference for the community we serve.
In recruiting our next Learning Support Assistant, we are seeking the following from applicants:
· A commitment to serving our diverse community in Brent
· A passion for administrative tasks to support our inclusion team
· High expectations for themselves and our pupils
· A keenness to learn and develop in your role and as a leader
· A team player with high standards of professionalism and courteousness.
View the full job description and person specification here
Why join our school?
At Ark Elvin Academy we are proud of the outstanding education we offer our pupils. Our team of enthusiastic, high expectations staff have transformed our school and we are just as excited about the next step in our school improvement journey as we work together to deliver the provision our community need and deserve. We are deeply committed to our mission:
“To ensure that every pupil leaves Elvin confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society and live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.”
In our last OFSTED inspection (June 2023) our school was judged to be outstanding in all areas.
We are a large non-selective secondary school in the London borough of Brent, with excellent transport links to central London. We are committed to ensuring teachers can focus on teaching and have the opportunity to refine and develop their practice in the classroom and develop their leadership skills, we have:
· Twice as many training days as is standard.
· Weekly professional development for all staff.
You will become part of a close-knit professional community of enthusiastic colleagues who benefit from the training, guidance, and support from the Ark network, one of the country’s top performing school groups.
How to apply:
Please complete the online application to apply.
If you are interested in finding out more? Please email our HR Lead, Danké: d.daramy@arkelvinacademy.org for an initial conversation and to arrange a call with our principal, Rebecca Curtis.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
About Ark Elvin Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1312 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ark Elvin Academy website
At Ark Elvin Academy we are proud of the excellent education we offer each of our pupils. Our team of enthusiastic, high expectations staff have transformed our school and we are just as excited about the next step in our school improvement journey as we work together to deliver the outstanding education our community need and deserve. We are deeply committed to our mission: “To ensure that every pupil leaves Elvin confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society and live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.”
We are a large non-selective secondary school in the London borough of Brent, with excellent transport links to central London. We are committed to ensuring teachers can focus on teaching and have the opportunity to refine and develop their practice in the classroom and develop their leadership skills.
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