Level 3 SEMH Specialist Learning Support Assistant
Bloxwich Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
24th February 2025
Closing date
31 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,873
What skills and experience we're looking for
Level 3 SEMH Specialist Learning Support Assistant
Bloxwich Academy – Leamore Lane, Bloxwich WS2 7NR
37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Start Date: 24th February 2025
Starting Salary: £21,394.13 (FTE £24,873)
The role:
We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 qualified SEMH Specialist Learning Support Assistant to work alongside pupils with complex needs at Bloxwich Academy. At Bloxwich Academy, we want the best for every single child and our Learning Support Assistants are vital in achieving this. There should be no barriers to learning and strong Learning Support Assistants will help young people be successful in school while preparing them for success in their future careers.
The main purpose of this role will be to work alongside smaller groups of pupils that require expert support. The successful candidate will be supporting Teachers with curriculum delivery and wider cultural capital experiences and opportunities.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, supportive and a compassionate individual committed to assisting our pupils and providing a positive learning environment. Main skills and experience will include:
Holding a Level 3 qualification as a Teaching Assistant;
Having previous experience within a similar role and learning environment;
Having an understanding of the national curriculum and other learning programmes and strategies;
The ability to remain calm when under pressure.
Please see job description for full list of skills, duties and responsibilities.
What the school offers its staff
About us:
At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.
We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.
To apply, please complete our application form available from https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/ and send to Mr Till, Headteacher at jtill@bloxwichacademy.co.uk
Application Deadline: 31st January 2025
Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About Bloxwich Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1583 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bloxwich Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jtill@tgbs.co.uk
School location
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