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Learning Support Assistant (s)
£17,984 - £18,284 (Level 2. SCP 5-6)
32 hrs and 55 mins pw, Monday to Friday inclusive. Term time plus five training days.
We’re looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant, based within our SEN Department at Co-op Academy Grange.
● You’ll find this job rewarding as you will help make a difference to the lives of young people by providing in classroom support for students
● You’ll deliver interventions to individuals or small groups, particularly for students with special educational needs
● You’ll work under the guidance of the SENDCo and Inclusion Manager to deliver special educational needs interventions for individual (and groups of) students
● You’ll assist the SENDCo and Inclusion Managers with the development and implementation of student learning plans and help provide individual pastoral support to pupils
● You’ll do this by developing constructive relationships with individuals and responding to their individual needs, whilst acting as a role model
● Support the assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help and support.
It is essential you have experience of working with young people with special educational needs. Experience of behaviour management or physical intervention is also essential.
You’ll have a NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants or an equivalent qualification, and be willing to learn a range of new skills. If you meet these criteria and have good communication skills we would love to hear from you.
Why us?
What our team does really counts. And we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your well-being, or your family, in or outside work. You are important to us!
Benefits include:
● Supportive Academy Leadership Team
● Wellbeing Group, with activities! Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service
● Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 20% Co-op discount and 10% from non-branded products. Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)
● Free flu vaccine and eye tests with money towards glasses
● 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
● Season ticket and rental deposit loans
● Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/continuing professional development
Our Values
We follow the Co-op’s ‘Ways of Being’ which are:
● Succeed together – Cooperating is what makes us different; we’re better and stronger when we work together.
● Be yourself, always – We bring our best self to the academy, so that we each contribute and respect others for doing the same. Of course, being yourself isn’t about excusing poor behaviours that contradict our other Ways of Being Co-op.
● Do what matters most – What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes.
● Show you care – We care about our Trust, our colleagues, our students, their parents, our Co-op and communities, now and for the future.
So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!
Visits to the school are strongly welcomed. Please contact recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk or call 01274 779662 and ask to speak to HR.
INTERESTED? For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
How to Apply:
The Co-op Academies Trust operates blind shortlisting as part of its recruitment process to ensure a fair and rigorous process. To Apply please complete Application Form PART A and Application Form PART B and email them to recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 14th January 2024
Recruitment Selection date: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Applications must be on our application form (returned in Word or Google Doc, not pdf format), which is available along with other supporting information on our website at https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/ to recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk
For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk
Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.
The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.