Learning Support Assistant - Fixed term

£17,007- £17,681 pro rata, £11,849 - £12,319 actual salary

30.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks (term time plus five non-student days)

Maltings Academy is graded ‘Outstanding’ and has a state of the art new building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff alike. Staff benefits include a Health Cash Plan, Local Government Pension Scheme and Childcare Vouchers. Staff benefits include a Health Cash Plan, Local Government Pension Scheme and Childcare Vouchers. Academy staff also receive discounted membership at Witham Leisure Centre.

We have two vacancies for Learning Support Assistants - these are student-specific roles. 

Our team of Learning Support Assistants support students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in mainstream classes and small groups to help students achieve their full potential. 

The successful candidates will have: 

• a good understanding of SEND and experience working with children with learning difficulties or disabilities
• excellent literacy and numeracy skills including Maths and English GCSE Level 4 or above (or equivalent)
• ability to motivate and encourage students
• excellent communication skills 
• good IT skills including Microsoft Office or G-Suite

The hours of work are Monday 8.30am-3.30pm and Tuesday to Friday 8.30am-3pm, 39 weeks per year (term time plus five non-student days). There are two compulsory induction training sessions for all new starters which take place on Mondays from 315-430pm.

This position is initially based at Maltings Academy. However, as we work closely with our sister academy, New Rickstones Academy (also in Witham), all new contracts are to work across both academies. 

This role presents an exciting opportunity for applicants who have a degree (or are studying for a degree), as you gain experience to potentially develop a career within teaching.  A number of our support staff have progressed to our School Direct Teacher Training programme - for further information on this programme, please contact Jodie Day on 07825 330 257.

To discuss the position in further detail please contact Lisa Shannon, Assistant Vice Principal (Inclusion) for an informal discussion about the post -  lshannon@maltingsacademy.org / 01376 512 911 extension 1213.

As the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them.  In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. 

This is a fixed term (student specific) contract and is required as soon as possible.

Closing date:  Sunday 28 October 2018.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. For further information on this position and to make an application please click on the 'quick apply' button.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

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