Learning Support Assistant
Glyn School, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1NBThis job expired on 20 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As Soon As Possible
Closing date
20 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
14 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Flexible 30 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £15,445 - £16,906 - based on 30 hours per week - term time only
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant/TA eager for a new opportunity or looking to gain experience in an ‘Outstanding’ school?
Glyn School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support students with further SEND needs. This role will be suited to experienced Teaching Assistants, and those who are looking to start their career in teaching, or gap year students from universities. We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at.
Your opportunity:
Glyn School’s SEND department plays an important role throughout the school. We are an enthusiastic and supportive department, who are committed to providing high quality teaching and support to our students.
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support students across all key stages in their learning. Prospective colleagues will be able to successfully support students from a range of backgrounds, with a variety of needs. Working alongside classroom teachers, you will provide in-class support, out of class monitoring for students, and enable them to overcome potential barriers to learning. At Glyn School, we have a strong focus on high aspirations and on improving outcomes for young people. Our dynamic and dedicated LSA team is a core element of this drive and ethos.
About Glyn School:
Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of ‘Outstanding’ since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence and in 2014 we were designated a teaching school, one of a select number that represent the most outstanding and innovative practice nationally.
Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves.
Learning and Teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential.
What we are looking for:
- The successful candidate will need to:
- Be passionate about all students achieving their potential
- Be a pro-active member of the team with a can-do approach.
- Be flexible and committed.
- Be passionate about the students’ learning and welfare.
- Be keen to be part of the wider school community.
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details:
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Perm.
Pay Scale: GLF: Assoc. Pay Scale 2
Working hours: Flexible 30 hours per week
Actual Annual Salary: £15,445 - £16,906 - based on 30 hours per week - term time only
Closing date: 20 May 2024
What the school offers its staff
Why work at Glyn School:
- An environment where peers and Line Managers offer exceptional support for and emphasize staff well-being.
- Exceptional opportunities for development
- An opportunity to work collaboratively across the wider GLF MAT
- Recognition of previous school continuous service
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Glyn School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1694 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Glyn School website
- Email address
- s.anderson@glynschool.org
Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of ‘Outstanding’ since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence.
Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves. A love of learning and achievement is founded on the virtues of integrity, kindness, respect and endeavour: at Glyn School we also seek to inspire students not just academically, but as healthy, well rounded young people, who will contribute positively to society.
Learning and teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential. Teachers who have a passion for their subject and build strong relationships with their students cultivate a ‘love of learning’ that ultimately sees the young people we teach make exceptional progress.
We firmly believe that high quality professional development is an important part of excellent teaching and we enthusiastically pursue ongoing teacher development: CPD, no matter where a teacher is in their career, is part of the fabric and culture of the school
Arranging a visit to Glyn School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.anderson@glynschool.org.
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