Learning Support Assistant for PE
The Spires College, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PEThis job expired on 14 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
30 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time: 31 hours per week, term time (38 weeks per annum)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade C, SCP 3-4: £18,887 - £19,264 pro rata (actual £13,060 - £13,313 a national pay award is currently being negotiated with workers’ unions and is pending agreement. It is expected that this will result in an additional £1331 per annum for this post.)
Learning Support Assistant for PE job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support students with additional needs who are under the care of our SEND department, particularly during PE and sports lessons.
We are passionate about the importance of inclusion and strongly believe that high quality support is a key factor in ensuring academic success. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.
The Spires College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a school we are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring everyone has the support required to be able to carry out their role to a high standard.
We offer:
- a high level of support for all new staff;
- the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and agencies beyond the College;
- an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment.
- a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.
You will:
- be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;
- ideally have experience of working with people with SEND;
- have a keen interest in sports and physical activity;
- be professional, enthusiastic, self-motivating and able to demonstrate flexibility in your approach;
- be confident to lead the learning of individual students and small groups;
- be able to equip students with personalised strategies to become independent in education and life;
- have a caring and patient nature, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- be a team player, and be able to contribute to the shared responsibility ethos of our school;
- have or be prepared to have an up to date knowledge of the new SEND code of practice.
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do and are committed to improving outcomes for young people.
For further details about the post including what our staff think about working here and how to apply, please see the attached brochure.
Apply by 9 am on Friday 14 October 2022. Interviews will take place on Friday 21 October 2022.
Commitment to safeguarding
The college is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.
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About The Spires College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1159 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Spires College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@thespirescollege.com
- Phone number
- 01803 400660
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 bilateral school with a selective stream.
We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.
As a School we are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
The College is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and regularly undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Arranging a visit to The Spires College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@thespirescollege.com.
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