11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2025

  • Closing date

    15 December 2024 at 5pm

  • Date listed

    29 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£15,807.00 - £16,309.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 2, SCP 3-5 (£22,737 to £23,500 FTE)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

George Salter Academy is a friendly, happy and vibrant 11-18 academy, serving a multi-cultural community. Our aim is for all students to develop in knowledge, confidence and ability in a caring and inclusive learning environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants, (LSAs) to assist and support pupils, particularly those with special educational needs, to enable them to access the curriculum and make progress. LSAs work under the guidance of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and teaching staff to support pupils with their studies, either in the classroom in small groups, or on a one to one basis.

The successful candidate will have:

  • 5 passes (A-C) at GCSE including Maths and English, or equivalent3
  • excellent interpersonal and listening skills
  • a good level of literacy and numeracy and ICT skills

Experience of working in a similar role would be advantageous but is not essential.

The successful candidate will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

To discuss the position or arrange a visit, please contact SENCO, Sukhy Ralh, via e-mail at s.ralh@georgesalter.com.

This advert will close at 5pm on Sunday 15th December 2024. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter. To apply for the position, please complete the application form linked above. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

George Salter Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About George Salter Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1462 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19

School location

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