Learning Support Assistant / Specialist Learning Support Assistant
Kingsthorpe College, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HRThis job expired on 27 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 February 2023 at 9am
Date listed
3 February 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time: Hours: 25 per week, 9.30- 2.30, Monday to Friday Weeks: 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: Orbis Pay scale 9-11 £20,021- £21,035. Actual Pro rata salary for 39 weeks per annum £11,774 - £12,338
Pay scale
- Orbis Scale Points 9-11
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a positive, proactive and confident person to join our busy special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) team. You will provide high quality support across the College. Applicants should be organised, self-confident and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills along with the ability to multitask. We are especially keen to interview candidates with high levels of skills using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook.
This faculty are friendly, hard-working , innovative and committed to supporting and stimulating student interest in learning. Successful candidates will be caring, nurturing and able to provide stability and continuity in an ever-changing environment. You will also be supporting the teaching staff in enabling the pupils to gain independence, participate fully in the curriculum and the general life of the school.
What the school offers its staff
Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1400 students on roll (200 students Post 16). We were graded by Ofsted as Good in all areas in December 2019, and we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to great. In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make a significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools. We therefore believe it is an exciting time to join #TeamKC and be part of a community, which is resolute in its drive to help our students leave with the confidence and skills to be able to take part in the great conversations of our times. Kingthrope is on Kingsthorpe is on a journey to world-class status. Please look at our website https://www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk for a comprehensive view of our school.
We place significant emphasis on working collegiately as a faculty to share our expertise and subsequently enhance the learning experience with our students. Every member of the staff isinvolved in a variety of professional learning programmesthat take place across the academic year.
We would like the successful applicant to start as soon as possible. Staff wellbeing is important to us, and we offer a range of benefits to support our employees including:
- Westfield Health Plan
- Discounts at retailers and holiday companies
- Free Parking
- Staff Wellbeing Day
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Professional Development
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 27th February 2023
Please note the College cannot accept CVs. Applicants must complete a Support Staff Application Form that is available on the College website at https://www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk/about-teamkc/work-with-us/
Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Kingsthorpe College Safeguarding Policy is available to download in the 'Policies' area of our website.
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About Kingsthorpe College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1422 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Kingsthorpe College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@kingsthorpecollege.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01604716106
Kingsthorpe College is the kind of school which is dedicated to ensuring that we make a difference, in any way that we can, to both our community and our young people. We are passionate about providing opportunities for all our students to achieve artistic, athletic and academic excellence. We very much believe that our role is to help develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. In addition to ensuring that all our young people achieve their potential in these areas, there is also a genuine commitment to respect for individuals which is demonstrated in the daily life of the College.
One of the first things you notice when you walk into the College is how friendly everybody is to each other – how frequently people smile, take an interest in other people, and find something positive and encouraging to say. We always take the time to celebrate success.
For us, high quality relationships are at the heart of everything that we do. We want our young people to be happy, confident, curious, and resilient learners. We know that this can only happen if relationships, built on trust and mutual respect, are central to all aspects of our work. We believe that when young people feel safe and secure, everything is possible, and we promise to do our utmost to make sure that we unlock the potential in everyone.
All we can ask from our students is that they do their best, and we value hard work, determination, and thoughtfulness highly. We want all our young people to ask themselves just one question at the end of every day – was I better today than I was yesterday? So whilst passing exams, and gaining the necessary qualifications to take that next step, is hugely important, we are equally committed to providing our young people with the space and resources to develop their character. We are proud of the extracurricular provision that we are able to offer, and we work hard to give our students plenty of opportunities to develop their confidence and creativity – both in and out of lessons.
We also believe in clarity of communication, and the power of feedback. We always welcome open and honest dialogue between all those involved in and with the College. We are committed to a restless excellence which can only be achieved through regular feedback, and you will always find us receptive to this. We are excited and optimistic about what the future holds for the young people and community which we serve.
Of course the best way to experience KC is by visiting us, and you will always find our doors open. If you would like to come and see us, please do get in touch.
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