Learning Support Assistant - Primary Phase

The Aylesbury Vale Academy, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0WS

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  4 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,310.00 - £29,295.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary will reflect the working pattern of 39 weeks per year, 35.75 hours per week

Learning Support Assistant - Primary Phase job summary

We are looking to appoint a creative, knowledgeable and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join the SEN (Special Educational Needs) Department in the primary phase of Aylesbury Vale Academy. Previous experience in upper KS2 is desirable, but not essential and applicants must have a willingness to undertake any additional training as appropriate. We need someone who communicates well with young people to make a positive impact on the lives of those in the community we serve. We work as a team to support each other, both with the demands of our work and our wellbeing.

Applicants must have a GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent qualification.

Flexibility in your approach, resilience, good listening and communication skills, having a positive attitude to young people and good organisational skills are required.

A few of the things we can offer you:-

• A workplace fully committed to the principles of the DfE Wellbeing Charter
• Staff-led Wellbeing Group work together to ensure staff wellbeing is a central focus
• Priority admissions for school staff
• Bespoke CPD that is often self-directed
• Free employee assistance programme - 24/7 phone line for free emotional, bereavement and financial concerns
• Well-embedded systems that provide clear structures at the same time as allowing individuals to work with autonomy
• 10% discount on Primary wraparound care
• 25% discount on the use of the Lettings facilities (sport pitches, sports hall, drama studios, Community suite, party rooms)

The school is celebrating the highest Progress 8 score in its history with above average performance, outperforming all local schools with similar school context.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and an online screening check. We also carry out Enhanced DBS checks every five years.

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About The Aylesbury Vale Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: Through school
• School size: 1814 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Aylesbury Vale Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-aylesbury-vale-academy (opens in new tab)

Thank you for expressing your interest in the post of Teacher of IT. This is a school where we aim to go beyond the expected to ensure that students' life chances are enhanced.

We are proud of our non-selective, fully inclusive status and believe that children and young people, regardless of their background, ability or circumstances can thrive and succeed here. That is why we place respect, aspiration and resilience at the heart of everything we do.

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