Learning Support Assistant FTC
Westlea Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7BT15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
5 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £13.32 to £14.92 per hour
Learning Support Assistant FTC job summary
Westlea Primary School is a fantastic mainstream primary with developing SEND provision.
We are looking to appoint a part time Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive, inclusive mainstream Primary School with the added benefit of an onsite Special Resource Provision (SRP) and Complex Needs Unit.
If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team. Our children are unique and need positive, supportive and fun LSAs who understand that our learning journeys are a bit different and that’s great!
Westlea Primary School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our children and young people within our SEND, CofE and mainstream schools.
Please see the attached the job description and person specification for further information about this role.
Interview: w/c 13.01.2025
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.
Experience: You can join us as an entry level Support Assistant or an experienced Teaching Assistant. Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of these roles.
Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.
Benefits
- Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
- Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
- Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Annual pay progression opportunities
- Continuous Service date honoured
You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Safeguarding Statement
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.
Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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 Westlea Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 296 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Westlea Primary School website (opens in new tab)
As a developing Multi Academy Trust, now is an exciting time to join us. Westlea Primary School is a fantastic inclusive mainstream Primary School with the added benefit of an onsite Special Resource Provision (SRP) and Complex Needs Unit.
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