Learning & Teaching Assistant
The St Lawrence Academy, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 7DFThis job expired on 23 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
23 June 2023 at 9am
Date listed
22 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
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
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including their suitability to work with children.
Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The St Lawrence Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 798 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The St Lawrence Academy website
- Email address
- ljohnson@tsla.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01724842447
The St Lawrence Academy is a thriving Church Academy that has successfully served its local community since opening in 2008 and provides children with fantastic opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Directors of St Lawrence Academies Trust and the Diocese of Lincoln are looking for an inspirational, talented and experienced school leader; one who can lead the Academy towards achieving academic excellence for our students and enable them to fully flourish.
The St Lawrence is an-oversubscribed academy for 11-16 year old students of all abilities. Our PAN now stands at 165. We currently have a roll of 801, which is due to be 825 in September 2024.
We serve a diverse community in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. We are an inclusive Academy striving to meet the needs of all our learners in our caring environment. Students from all backgrounds and faiths, regardless of ability, are welcome. We are sponsored by the Diocese of Lincoln and have a strong Christian ethos
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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