Learning & Teaching Assistant

The St Lawrence Academy, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 7DF

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  23 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 32.25 Hours Term time only + 5 days There may be the opportunity to consider a job share or flexibility to the hours of work.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21190 to £21575
• Actual salary: £15799 to £16086
• Pay scale: NJC Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and successful Inclusion department working at The St Lawrence Academy. You will be part of a fantastic and highly motivated team that is determined to provide a transformational learning experience for every individual. The role will focus on supporting students academically and socially; removing barriers to learning and raising levels of achievement. The successful candidate will work with students who have a range of Special Educational and Disability Needs. You will support students to achieve academic targets, develop strategies for independent learning, enhance motivation and raise aspirations. There may be the opportunity to consider a job share or flexibility to the hours of work.

The successful candidate will:

Have a passion for supporting students to a high standard across both Key Stages

Have the ability to support an inspiring and dynamic learning environment

Demonstrate and share subject knowledge

Demonstrate a clear commitment to raising achievement and developing excellence

Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people

Be well organised, inspirational, ambitious and hard working

Have the ability to meet deadlines, whilst remaining calm under pressure

Have flexibility in approach, vision and commitment

Have the ability to support and communicate effectively with students, parents, external agencies and colleagues

Have the ability to cope with challenging situations and display relentless perseverance, determination and resilience

What the school offers its staff

An inclusive and inspirational church school environment within wonderful and vibrant new buildings

Superb resources and facilities

Supportive and engaged leadership team, with a track record of developing staff to middle and senior leadership

An outstanding community of staff and local governing board who work as a strong team to best support our students.

A broad 3 year Key Stage 3 curriculum and 2 year Key Stage 4 curriculum with a philosophy of valuing all subjects

A bespoke programme of induction and professional development personalised to help develop individual staff*

A culture that prioritises students, their personal development and wellbeing, above everything else

High standards and expectations of academic success and care, support and personal development of our students

Access to a laptop and to documents from home via Google documents and web based database

Commitment to safeguarding

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to ljohnson@tsla.co.uk

Upload additional documents

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Application Pack for LTA.pdf - 1.94 MB (opens in new tab)

About The St Lawrence Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 770 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The St Lawrence Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: ljohnson@tsla.co.uk
• Phone number: 01724842447
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-st-lawrence-academy (opens in new tab)

The St Lawrence Academy is the founding school and valued partner of the newly formed St Lawrence Academies Trust. We are a Church of England Multi Academy Trust based in the Diocese of Lincoln. Our trust embraces children and staff from both church schools and non-church schools, across both the primary and secondary age range.. Stronger Together: Our aim is to allow schools to become stronger by working together. Our mission at The St Lawrence Academy is to “Transform the Lives” of the young people who continue their educational journey with us. Since 2008, we have been characterised by our core values of Truth, Justice, Forgiveness, Generosity and Respect. Our intent is to create an enriching and aspirational journey in which students can flourish academically and personally, to become: Successful learners who have acquired the essential knowledge and skills required to fulfil their future lives Confident, well-rounded individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society We have a strong Christian ethos and our aim is to nurture all students to feel included and be inspired to develop their talents - whatever they may be. We offer a broad balanced curriculum and an environment for learning which inspires our students to do their very best. We are an inclusive academy striving to meet the needs of all our learners in our caring environment. We welcome students from all backgrounds and faiths, regardless of ability. We are an equal opportunities employer and a real living wage employer.

Arranging a visit to The St Lawrence Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ljohnson@tsla.co.uk.

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