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Learning Support Assistant

The Dearne Academy, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9EW

This job expired on 13 July 2022 – see similar jobs

• Expected start date

  1 September 2022

• Application deadline

  13 July 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 June 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Working pattern:
  • Term time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Annual or full time equivalent salary: Grade 3
• Actual salary: £14,687 - £15,387

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking for two inspirational and motivational Learning Support Assistants to work in our specialist SEND provision: Athena and/or our specialist behaviour provision: Eleos. Astrea Academy Dearne is on an exciting journey as we work together to make a difference for the young people and the community we serve. Every day is different and this role presents you with the exciting opportunity you have been looking for! You will be relentless in your commitment and belief in all young people and will ensure only the highest level of academic success and personal fulfilment for all: they deserve nothing less. It is our vision to create outstanding young people who are courageous champions of diversity, equality and mutual respect and who are proud of their community and are enthusiastic advocates of learning. It goes without saying that we will support you, develop you and above all welcome you into our aspirational school. As Learning Support Assistant you will: Supervise and provide particular academic and personal development support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. This post will involve working in mainstream school, the specialist SEND provision: Athena and the specialist behaviour provision: Eleos. Work closely with teachers and other colleagues in school to ensure that pupils are given the best opportunities to succeed. Further develop our inclusive learning environment through preparation, adaptation and maintenance of resources. Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. We are looking for individuals who have: Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and/or behavioural needs. Experience of working in an education setting. Evidence of additional recent and relevant continuing professional development. 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

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Supporting documents

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LSA Applicant Brief AAD.pdf - 356 KB (opens in a new tab)

About The Dearne Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)
• School website: The Dearne Academy website (opens in a new tab)
• Contact email: recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-dearne-academy (opens in a new tab)

Astrea Academy Dearne is an 11-16 secondary situated in Barnsley and we are a school where our colleagues are all part of #TeamDearne. We have a low staff turnover, high staff morale and are looking positively to the future. We are within commutable distance from Wakefield, Leeds, Doncaster and Sheffield and are a proud member of the Astrea Academy Trust family of schools.

We are an inclusive school and are oversubscribed in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9. Being oversubscribed means we are looking to expand our excellent team of teaching professionals. We have the highest aspiration for our students to achieve their very best and grow both as individuals and as members of their community. The development of the whole child forms an integral part of our vision: we want the best for every student at Astrea Academy Dearne irrespective of their background.

Astrea Academy Trust are fully committed to being diverse and having an inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.

We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.

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