Learning Support Assistant - Level 2

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 January 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,790 to £25,584 pro rata
• Actual salary: £17,324 - £17,879
• Pay scale: NJC 5 - NJC 7

What skills and experience we're looking for

ESSENTIALQUALIFICATIONS

5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Further Level 3 or above qualifications: A-Levels or level 3 Vocational

Degree in relevant subject

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Be able to work effectively within a team

Be able to produce reports in a timely manner and carry out basic administrative tasks

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

Have experience of supporting students with SEND

Have experience of supporting students with challenging behaviour

Have experience of supporting students, specifically to improve their literacy or numeracy skills

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Be able to relate to young people

Be able to supervise and assist students

Have good communication, numeracy and literacy skills

Have good IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft packages

Have good organisational skills

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Have comprehensive knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities

Have a first aid certificate or be willing to undergo training to achieve this

Have a knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy

Have the ability to establish good working relationships with staff and other stakeholders

Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students

Be a team player used to working collaboratively

Be willing to undergo training as necessary

Have energy, ambition and enthusiasm for oneself and the students in your care

Have a commitment to an inclusive ethos with the belief that ‘every student counts’

Be adaptable and resilient

Be flexible with an ability to respond to emerging initiatives which support students learning

Be proactive in supporting colleagues

Possess a good sense of humour Be professional in relation to conduct, appearance, punctuality and attendance

Be willing to attend relevant CPD and support the CPD of others

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

- NJC pay scale: NJC5 – NJC7 (£24,790 - £25,584 pro rata) Actual Salary £17,324 - £17,879.

- Term time plus 3 days.

- Potential for a job share.

- Local Government pension scheme.

- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.

- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to knightingale@saintwilfrids.com

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

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LSA-2-JAN-2025-FINAL.pdf - 6.3 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1482 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
• Phone number: 01254 604000
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-church-of-england-academy (opens in new tab)

An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.

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