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Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
12 June 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.50 Hours per week/ 39 Weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,953 - £26,446
Actual salary
- £17,996 - £19,869
Specialist LSA (Autism) job summary
Post: Specialist LSA (Autism)
School: King Ecgbert School
Salary: Grade 5 (£23953-£26446 pro rata)
Actual Starting Salary (£17996-£19869 with under 5 years’ service)
Contract Term: Permanent 32.5 hours 39 weeks per year
Start Date: September 2022
We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join our successful, forward looking Integrated Resource team. We are looking for an outstanding Specialist LSA wanting to join a friendly team, which strives to give students with Autistic Spectrum Conditions an excellent, supportive and fun learning experience, whilst maintaining great outcomes. We are seeking to appoint an LSA with the skills and experience to not only support students who have a place in the Integrated Resource, but also to build relationships with staff and students in the wider school community to enhance tolerance, understanding and an inclusive attitude towards students with ASCs. The desire to develop a wide range of knowledge within all areas of the curriculum is imperative.
The aim of the role is to raise aspiration and attainment for students with Autism Spectrum Conditions through innovative and inspirational provision.
The successful candidate will:-
• Have a knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions
• Be able to work with parents, carers and families
• Work successfully with colleagues in the mainstream and the Integrated Resource
• Be well organised and flexible
• Be able to use own initiative and work independently
• Be creative and have a passion for supporting academic achievement for all
• A relevant degree (e.g. Psychology, SEND) or a specific qualification related to autism is desirable.
This position offers an opportunity to shape and develop future provision and become part of a talented and resourceful specialist team.
At King Ecgbert School, we believe in and promote our ERA values:
Academic Excellence for all
Showing Respect at all times
Having high Aspirations and personal goals that go beyond our time in school
We are committed to providing outstanding education for all in a safe, happy and positive learning environment.
King Ecgbert School is a highly successful and Ofsted recognised ‘Outstanding’ school which provides a first class education for over 1300 students aged from 11 to 18. We are looking for staff who are enthusiastic and are keen to make a difference.
Mercia Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust which currently includes 3 secondary and 3 primary schools. Our mission is to provide an outstanding education for pupils from 0-19. We are passionate that all our pupils should see their time at school as happy and fulfilling, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our approach is founded on partnership working, binding together our school, parents and their communities. We are currently looking to recruit an outstanding member of staff with the ability to support the academic progress and wellbeing of all students.
We hope that our recruitment pack and website provides you with plenty of information about us. However, should you require any additional information, or would like an informal discussion please contact us on 0114 235 3855 or email fevans2@ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk
To apply please submit a Trust application form to recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk. Please note, we do not accept CVs or Council Application forms.
Closing date for applications is: Midnight Sunday 12 June 2022
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for: Week commencing 13 June 2022
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
Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted, your suitability to work with children will be explored, and this will include disclosing convictions. The information you disclose may be discussed with you during the interview.
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About King Ecgbert School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1504 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
King Ecgbert School is a large 11-18 secondary school of roughly 1450 students, including a sixth form of around 380 students.
Our school is situated in Dore in the south-west of Sheffield, close to the Peak District. We serve a vibrant and diverse catchment, stretching from the very edge of the city to the very centre, following the Abbeydale corridor; we are a truly comprehensive school.
A 'System Leading School', and part of Mercia Learning Trust, King Ecgbert School is rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, was awarded World Class School status in 2018 and was voted World Class School of the Year in 2019.
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