18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    May 2025

  • Closing date

    27 March 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    7 March 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time: 37 hours per week - Term Time Only

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,747 - £24,743 FTE - SAT B

Actual salary

£19,990 - £20,828 Pro Rata - SAT B

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • The Eastbourne Academy
  • £23,747 - £24,743 FTE (£19,990 - £20,828 Pro Rata) – SAT B
  • 37 hours per week
  • Term Time Only

The Eastbourne Academy is seeking to appoint an Inclusion Learning Support Assistant.

At The Eastbourne Academy our commitment is to help the students to achieve their full potential. We are entering an exciting phase of improvement and growth and there is an opportunity to work within our Alternative Provision team. The role will assist and support the school in all the day to day needs of the students, ensuring they are able to access the curriculum and receive an education which provides opportunities for future development.

The school has an excellent reputation for its work with all students with special educational needs and we look forward to meeting candidates who will be committed to continuing this work.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
  • Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
  • Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
  • Access to training and development
  • On-site Parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Further details about the role

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post and require further information, please contact Lisa Wood (Office Manager) for an informal discussion. lisa.wood@swale.at and 01323 514900.

Completed application forms should be sent to Lisa Wood, Office Manager, lisa.wood@swale.at or by post to The Eastbourne Academy, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 9RQ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 31st March 2025

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to lisa.wood@swale.at

CVs are not accepted.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About The Eastbourne Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
835 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
lisa.wood@swale.at
Phone number
01323 514900

Arranging a visit to The Eastbourne Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.wood@swale.at.

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