Learning Support Assistant
Priory Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6BPThis job expired on 15 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
20 January 2025
Closing date
15 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): Term Time Only Full time - 30 Hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term contract until 31 December 2025, subject to external funding
Pay scale
- TPLTSS3 £17,192 - £17,464 (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have;
- A qualification in Literacy and Numeracy equivalent to GCSE Grade A*-C or Level 2, on the national vocational framework.
- Some experience of working with children of Secondary age, ideally in a school context.
- Excellent and effective communication skills.
What the school offers its staff
At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..
- The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield- Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery feesfor parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
- Contributory pension schemeoffering generous employer contribution rates.
- CPD opportunitiesboth internally & externally.
- A very friendly school communitywith dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
- Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
- A Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Flu vaccinationson site, during the working day, free of charge.
Flexible working opportunities
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.
Further details about the role
Priory Community School - An Academy, part of The Priory Learning Trust are recruiting two dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our dynamic, fast paced SEND team.
PCSA is rooted in its community, dedicated to nurturing young people into well-rounded individuals. Our students leave not only with strong academic achievements but also with an aspirational mindset. We empower them to set high expectations for themselves and their future.
We also take great pride in supporting our colleagues. At PCSA, we have a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workplace where professional growth is a priority. From teaching and support staff to senior leadership, every team member is supported by hands-on guidance and development opportunities.
For our support staff, we offer a range of growth pathways, including fully funded apprenticeships, cross-site working experiences, and opportunities to exchange best practices across all our trust schools.
As part of this role, you will;
- Deliver classroom support for pupils, planned and supervised by teachers.
- Support colleagues by assisting with resource preparation, display and care and support of pupils including health care.
- Keep records of work in order to provide feedback and general support, contribute to Student Profiles and PSPs.
- Work effectively with teachers, support staff and other professionals, applying own strengths and expertise to contribute positively to the overall aims and objectives of the school.
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.
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About Priory Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1502 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Priory Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@theplt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 529357
Arranging a visit to Priory Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.
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