Learning Support Assistant - Level 3
Bloxwich Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NRThis job expired on 21 February 2025
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,873
What skills and experience we're looking for
Level 3 – Learning Support Assistant
Bloxwich Academy Primary – Bloxwich Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7JT
35 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Start Date: March 2025
Pro Rata Salary: £20,237.69 FTE (£24,873)
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Learning Support assistant with the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) or equivalent to join Bloxwich Academy Primary. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced foundation & EYFS teaching assistant, who is able to start this role as soon as possible. The Academy is eager to grow and is always interested in innovative practitioners, who will brighten up the children's day and make them feel part of the class and adhere to their needs.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this role would be a talented and experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked with children in the early years setting. You must also be passionate and willing to support pupils no matter what they need to ensure there are no barriers to learning.
Key personal qualities and skills will include:
Level 3 TA with experience and initiative to work effectively with pupils 1:1, in groups and with a whole class;
Experience (minimum 6+ months) within the early years setting with children aged 2- 4yrs;
The ability to inspire children;
Support teaching staff in the development and education of children across a varied range of key stages;
Implement learning programmes to improve outcomes for identified children;
Is a reflective and flexible practitioner;
Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities and a person specification.
What the school offers its staff
About us:
At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.
We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.
To apply, please complete our application form available from https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/ and send to Headteacher Mrs Shepherd SShepherd@bloxwichacademy.co.uk
Application Deadline: 21st February 2025
Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education
Additional documents
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About Bloxwich Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1583 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bloxwich Academy website
- Email address
- vedwards@matrixacademytrust.co.uk
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