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Learning Support Assistant

Wootton Upper School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT

This job expired on 21 September 2021 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 September 2021 at 7:59am

• Date listed

  21 July 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Level 2A/3A, Point 3-7, £14,671.35 - £15,880.66 pro-rated (actual salary) per annum

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Hours: 34.5 hours per week, term time only (including 5 training days) 

 

We have a new opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our established and highly commended and recognised SEND team. 

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join our enthusiastic, experienced and well-regarded team. 

 

The post holder will be a member of the Trust’s Student Support Team working under the supervision and direction/guidance of our SENDCo and Senior Teaching Assistant.  You will be required to work in a variety of ways to ensure that our learners with additional needs are fully included in the life of the learning community and have equal opportunity to fulfil their full potential. 

 

You should have an understanding of the educational needs of children, be able to work collaboratively with others and be flexible in their approach to work. 

 

Closing Date: Open until filled. Please note that we will be running this as a rolling recruitment and selection process during the recruitment campaign, therefore please submit your application at your earliest opportunity. 

 

 

Wootton Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

 

Wootton Academy Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. 

 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES - We prefer to hire people directly. We’ll be in touch if we need you! 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Wootton Upper School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 867 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wootton Upper School website
• Email address: recruitment@wootton.beds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01234767123
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wootton-upper-school-bedford

Wootton Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust comprising of Wootton Upper School and Kimberley STEM college.

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